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BY 

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INDEX 



JUDGES, 



Bonney, Percival ' 
Emery, Lucilius A. 
Fogler, William Henry 
Foster, Enoch 
Peabody, Henry Clay 
Peters, John A. 
Powers, Frederick A. 



Additon, B. C. 
Ailarii, Cieorge H 
Allen, VVilliam I'ercival 
Allen, Charles P. 
Allen, Fred J. 
Andrews, Alfred Coolidge 
Andrews, Charles L. 



PA«E 




PAGE 


2 I 


Savage, Albert R. 


13 


lO 


Symonds, Joseph White 


20 


14 


Spear, Albert Moore 


17 


19 


Str>ut, Sewall C. 


12 


16 


Whitehouse, William Penn 


I I 


18 


Wiswell, Andrew P. 


9 


IS 

ATTOI 


iNEYS. 





pa(;e 

232 

74 



Belcher, Arthur F. 
Belleau, Francois 

55 i Blanchard, Cyrus Nathan 

56 Bodge, Eugene L. 
281 Bolster, William W. 

41 ! Boothby, Fred S. 
157 Brett, Victor 



Andrews, Freeman Bradford 208 Briggs Edgar M. 



Archibald, James 
Atkins, Will C. 
Atwood, George M. 
Ayer, Harry B. 
Bacheller, Oliver Rice 
Baker, Orville Dewey 
Barker, Lewis Appleton 
Barton, Llewellyn 
Bates, Samuel L. 
Bean, Emery O. 
Bean, Fred Emery 
Beckett, James Murray 



57 Brooks, Clayton K. 



Brown, Simon S. 
Brown, Frank E. 
Burbank, Horace H. 
268 Burgess, William A. 
59 Burleigh, Parker P. 
Burleigh, Lewis A. 

75 Burnham, John F. 

76 Burnham, Edward P. 

160 I Burrill, F. Carroll 

161 j Came, Samuel Mclntire 
275 Campbell, Leonard R. 



158 
2og 
283 



233 



PAGE 

77 

73 

141 

78 

32 
284 

23 
210 
162 
163 
287 
253 

58 
164 
285 
286 

147 

288 

187 



Campbell, Fred I. 
Carver, Harry Percival 
Cary, Walter 
Chabot, Joseph G. 
Chapman, Wilford G. 
Chase, Frederick V. 
Chase, Edward Everett 
Choate, Winfield S. 
Clair, Frederick W. 
Clark, Michael 
Cleaves, Henry B. 
Clifford, Nathan 
Cobb, John C. 
Cobb, Frederick H. 
Connellan, James A. 
Coolidge, Henry E. 
Cornish, Leslie C. 
Crawford, Mulzer T. 
(Tockett, Ralph W. 
Davis, Herrick C. 
Davis, Ira W. 
Deering, John Percy 
Dennett, Liberty Beaumont, 
Donovan, John B. 
Donworth, Albert B. 
Downs, Walter H. 
Drew, Franklin M. 
Drew, Morrill N. 
I^rummond, Josiah H. 
Dunbar, Kendall M. 
Dunn, Brian j. 
Dunn, Charles J. 
Dunton, Arthur J. 



INDEX.— 


ArniRNEVs. 




HACl'-. 




PAGE 


276 


Dupre, Godfroy S. 


292 


24 


Dyer, Edwin L. 


90 


59 


Eastman, Chase 


91 


25 


Eaton, Harvey D. 


168 


79 


Emery, George F. 


92 


80 


Emery, Samuel W. 


293 


148 


Emmons, Willis T. 


294 


165 


Fanning, Jed Frye 


93 


166 


Fellows, Oscar F. 


149 


60 


Fife, Seth Wyman 


212 


81 


Fisher, William H. 


169 


82 


Fogg, Sanford Leroy 


262 


84 


Foster, Dana Pitt 


170 


85 


Fox, Francis A. 


213 


86 


Freeman, Eben Winthrop 


94 


26 


Freeman, William 


277 


167 


Frye, William Pierce 


29 


188 


Gardner, George R. 


278 


27 


Gilpatric, W. J. 


295 


211 


Goody, John J. 


95 


235 


Googins, George E. 


150 


289 


Gould, Sherman I. 


96 


nont, 87 


Gove, Edward H. 


296 


290 


Grady, William H. 


238 


61 


Gray, Walter L. 


214 


291 


Greenleaf, Levi 


97 


28 


Gulliver, William H. 


98 


88 


Gurney, Charles Edwin 


99 


89 


Hale, Clarence 


100 


205 


Hale, Frederick 


lOI 


236 


Hale, Eugene 


151 


237 


Haley, Addison E. 


297 


261 


Hall, Howard E. 


206 



1 N 1 ) KX. — AnoRN KYs. 



Hall, Joseph R. 
Hall, William T. 
Hamlin, Hannibal Kmet y 
Hamlin, Charles 
Hanly, Michael Francis 
Hanscome, Alpheus L. 
Hanson, Isaac Walter 
Harford, Frederick H. 
Harlow, John S. 
Harris, Nathan W. 
Haselton, Oeorge W. 
Hastings, Henry H. 
Hayes, Charles W. 
Heath, Herbert M. 
Herrick, Addison K. 
Hersey, Ira (i. 
Hersey, Oscar H. 
Hewey, James Edward 
Hewett, James H. H. 
Higgins, Frank M. 
Hildretli, Guy A. 
Hill. John Howard 
Hobbs, Nathmiel 
Holman, Joseph C. 
Holmes, Eugene A. 
Holt, Charles E. 
Holway, Melvin S. 
Howard, Philip 
Hudson, Henry 
Hughes, George V.. 
Hunt, Eugene W. 
Hunton, Henry L. 
Hurley, Daniel E. 



HAGK i 

239! 
263! 

240 
1S9 
102 

30 
103 
215 

31 
171 
216 

254 

172 

217 

62 

104 
29S 

190 1 

2991 

173I 

105 

300 

142 

63 

218 

174 
191 

25s 
264 
106 

. 175 
153 



PAGE 

Ingraham, William M. 107 

Ingraham, Frank H. 192 

Jack, Louis A. 32 

Johnson,. Charles F'. 176 

Johnson, G. Willard 219 

Jordan, William R. 269 

Judkins, Wilbur H. 33 

Kavanagh, Albert L. 34 

Kelley, Stephen J. 35 

Kimball, Sereno Thayer 193 

Kimball, Alfred S. 220 

Kimball, Merton L. 221 

Knight, Charles A. 177 
Knowlton, Albert Keith Parris, 36 

Knowlton, Hiram 108 

Knowlton, William J. 109 

Knowlton, Helen A. 194 
Knowlton, Francis Wayland 273 

Larrabee, Seth L. no 

Larrabee, Philip J. n i 

Leavitt, Belle Ashton 282 

Leigh, Thomas 17S 

Libby, Jesse M. 37 

Littleheld, Charles E. 195 

Littlefield, Arthur S. 196 

Locke, Joseph Alvah 112 

Locke, Ira Stephen 113 

Lord, J. Merrill 301 

Ludden, Forest Edwin 38 

Lynch, Thomas J. 179 

Madigan, x^lbert Whittier 64 

Madigan, John B. 65 

Manser, Harry 39 



INDEX. — -Attorneys. 



PAGE 

114 
241 

302 
222 

115 

40 

242 
279 
116 

117 

27 1 

200 

42 

243 
198 

197 

43 
118 
119 

303 
280 

44 
143 

45 
244 
256 
223 

257 

Pattangall, William Robinson, 245 
Patten, Hervey H. 246 

Perkins, Walter P. 304 

Perry, Stephen C. 120 

Perry, Arthur L. 180 



Marshall, Frank D. 
Martin, Forest J. 
Mathews, William S. 
Matthieu, Alfred A. 
Mattocks, C. P. 
Maxwell, John H. 
McCarthy, Matthew 
McFaul, A. D. 
McQuillan George F. 
Meaher, Dennis A. 
Merrill, Edward N. 
Miller, Frank Burton 
Mitchell, J. W. 
Mitchell, Henry L. 
Montgomery, Job H. 
Moore, Joseph E. 
Morey, Frank Andrew 
Moulton, Augustus F. 
Moulton, David E. 
Moulton, Albert 
Murray, Benjamin Bixby 
Newell, William H. 
Noble, Newell P. 
Oakes, Henry W. 
Paine, Albert W. 
Palmer, Asher F. 
Park, Ellery C 
Parsons, Willis E. 



PAGE 

Philbrook, Warren C. 181 

Pierce, Thomas H. B. 247 

Plaisted, Ralph Parker 248 

Plummer, Stanley 249 

Plummer, Edward C. 265 

Potter, Barrett 121 

Powers, Don A. H. 66 

Powers, Herbert T. 67 

Pride, F. P. 122 

Priest, Henry A. 182 

Pulsifer, James A. 46 

Purington, Frank O. 47 

Rackleff, James Lyman 123 

Read, Charles T. 305 

Reade, John Leslie 48 

Redman, John B. 154 

Reed, Joseph B. 124 

Reynolds, Edward Clayton 125 

Richardson, Asa A. 306 

Ritchie, Arthur 274 

Robinson, Ruel 199 
Robinson, William Rowland 307 

Sanborn, Lauren Monroe 183 

Sawyer, Clarence Evans 126 

Seekins, William T. 270 

Seiders, George Melville 127 

Shaw, R. W. 68 
Simonton, Thaddeus Roberts 201 

Skelton, William B. 49 

Small, Frank J. 184 

Smith, James Orin 69 

Smith, Eugene Franklin 224 

Smith, Percy A. 272 



INDEX. — Attorneys. 



Smith, Sidney B. 
Smith, Charles Cogswell 
Smith, Elias 
Smith, John Gilpatric 
Southard, Frank E. 
Spinney, Elvington P. 
Spofford, Elmer P. 
Sprague, John Francis 
Staples, Lindley Murray 
Starrett, Lewis Frederick 
Stearns, Albert J. 
Stevenson, James B. 
Stewart, John C. 
Stone, Edward Everett 
Straw, David R. 
Strickland, Lyman S. 
Swasey, John P. 
Sylvester, Herbert Milton 
Thibodeau, L. V. 
Thomas, William Widgery 
Thompson, Weston 
Thompson, Roscoe Henry 
Thompson, E. M. 
Thornton, Seth S. 
Tibbetts, Harry 
Timberlake, Fremont E. 
Titus, William N. 
Townsend, Willis S. 
Trask, John R. 



PAGE 

308 
309 
310 
311 
266 
312 

155 
25S 

203 

202 

225 

226 

3^3 

12S 

70 
227 
I 29 

71 
131 
130 
145 
^85 

72 
314 
144 
207 
250 
228 





PAGE 


Tripp, Alonzo K. 


315 


Tripp, William M. 


3-6 


Trott, Joseph McCobb 


267 


Turner, Levi 


132 


Verrill, Albert E. 


50 


Verrill, Elgin C. 


S3 


Verrill, George W. 


'33 


Virgin, Harry Rust 


134 


Vose, Thomas W. 


251 


Walker, Chester M. 


204 


Warren, George M. 


•56 


Webber, George Curtis 


51 


Wheeler, Edward Warren 


•35 


White, Wallace Humphrey 


5- 


White, John S. 


13S 


Whitehouse, Robert Treat 


136 


Whitman, Charles F. 


229 


Whitmore, Stephen C. 


'37 


Williams, Dana Scott 


53 


Willianis, J. S. 


260 


Williamson, Joseph, Jr. 


186 


Wilson, Edward H. 


139 


Wilson, Scott 


140 


Wilson, George A. 


230 


Wing, George Curtis 


54 


Wing, Herbert S. 


146 


Wormwood, Thurston P. 


252 


Wright, James S. 


231 




JUDGE ANDRKW P. WISWELL. 
Son of Arno Wiswell and Sarah Peters, was born in Ellsworth, Me.. July ii, 1852. 
Attended school at Ellsworth, East Maine Conference Seminary, Bucksport, and Bowdoin 
College, graduating in 1873, receiving LL. D. degree from Bowdoin in .goo. Married 
Emma Green of Brunswick, Dec. 15, X875. Admitted to Hancock County Bar, 1874, and 
has practiced law in Ellsworth. Judge of Ellsworth Municipal Court, .878-82 ; National 
Bank Examiner, .882-86-, member Maine House of Representatives, 1887, i88g, and .891 ; 
Speaker of House, 1891 ; Associate Justice Supreme Judicial Court of Maine, .893 to Jan. 
., .900 ; Chief Justice Supreme Judicial Court of Maine, from Jan. 2, 1900. Repubhcan. 
Address, Ellsworth, Me. 




JUDGE LUCILIUS A. KMERV. 
Son of James S. Kinery and Eli/a A. Wing, was born in Carmel, Me., July 27, 1840. 
Attended Hampden Academy and I^)U\vdoin College, graduating in 1S61 ; received degree 
of LL. D. from I'.owdoin, 1899. Married Annie S. Crosby, Nov. 9, 1864, and they have 
two children : .Annie Crcsby Emery, Providence, R. I., and Henry Crosby Emery, New 
Haven, Conn. .Admitted to the bar at fSangor, 1S63, and practiced at Ellsworth. Has been 
County .Attorney, Slate Senator, .'Vttorney-Ceneral, Justice of Supreme Judicial Court, 
Professor of Medical Jurisprudence, Maine Medical School, Lecturer on Reman Law, 
University of Maine Law School. Republican. Church atTiliation, Congregationalist. 
Address, Ellsworth, Me. 




JUDGE WILLIAM PKNN WHITEHOUSK. 

Born in Vassalboro, Me., April 9, 1842, son of John Roberts and Hannah (Percival) 
\\ hitehouse. First American ancestor was Thomas Whitehouse, who settled at Dover, 
X. H., 1658. His mother was a descendant of John Percival, Barnstable, Mass. (hadii- 
ated, Watervilie College. i8fi;, with highest honors, and on receiving second degree of 
A. M., 1S66, was appointed to deliver a master's oration ; received degree of EL. D , i,S^6. 
Jvine 24, 1869, married Evelyn Treat, daughter of Col. Robert Treat, descendent in sixth 
generation from Col. Robert Treat, colonial governor of Connecticut, and has one son, 
Robert Treat Whitehouse of Portland. Admitted to the bar. October, 1865. City Solicitor, 
Augusta, four years : County Attorney, seven years : Judge Superior Court from February, 
^^7^'. '° ■■^pi'il. 1S90, when elevated to bench of Supreme Court. In 1872, chairman of com- 
mission on New Insane Hospital, and wrote a monograph against adoption of Cottage Sys- 
tem, which was published by State. .Address, .Augusta, Me. 




JUDGE SEWALL C. STROUT. 
Judge Sewall C. Strout of Portland, Me., son of Ebenezer and Hannah C. Strout, was 
born in wlles. Me., Feb. 17, 1S27. Educated in the Portland schools. Married, Nov. 22, 
184Q Octavia J. P. Shaw, and has five children : Anna O., Louise B., Frederic S., Joseph 
H Ind Charles A. Admitted to the bar at Portland, October, 1848, and has practiced law 
at Bridgton and Portland. Justice of Supreme Judicial Court. Democrat. 




JU1)(;E ALBERT R. SAVA(;E. 



Forn, Ryegate, Vt., Dec. 8, 1S47, son of Charles W. and Eliza M. Savage. Educated 
at Lancaster (N. H.) Academy and Dartmouth College, graduating from the latter in 1891 
Married Nellie H. Hales, Lunenburg, Vt., and has three children, Charles H., Mary A., 
and Anna May. He was admitted to the bar at Montpelier, Vt., March, 1874, and at Au- 
burn, Me., April, 1875, and has practiced in Auburn and Lewiston. Was County Attorney, 
1S81-85 ; Judge of Probate, 1885. ,89; Mayor of Auburn, 1889-91 ; Member of Maine House 
of Representatives, 1891-93 : Speaker of House, 1893 ; State Senator, 1895-97 ; Associate 
Justice Supreme Judicial Court since 1897. Politics, Republican. Address, Aubnrn, Me. 



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JUD(;E FREDERICK A. POWERS. 

Frederick A. Powers, son of Arba and Naomi (Mathews) Powers, was born in Pitts- 
field, Me., June ig, 1S55. Was educated in Maine Central Institute, graduating iniSjr, 
and Bowdoin College, graduating in 1875. Married May Hussey, January 7, 1879, and has 
two sons, Llewellyn Hussey Powers and Paul Hussey Powers. Admitted to the bar at 
Houlton, September, 1876, and has practiced law in that town. Member, Maine House, 
1885-7, Maine Senate, 1S91 ; Attorney-Cleneral, 1893-4-5-6 ; Justice Supreme Judicial Court 
since Jan. 2, igoo. Republican. Address, Houlton, Me. 



i!i[i^r-T-^iiiiiiiiii[iw^iii(firr^ 




JUDGE HENRY CLAY PEABODY. 
P u"^J^' V,''^^'^'' \Ie., April 14, 1838. son of John Tarbell and Mercv Insalls ( Burbank) 
teaDody. Kemoved with his parents to CJorham, N. H., 18^9. Fitted for coUeee at (iould's 
.-Acaaemy Kethel, Me., and Fryebiirg Academy, Fryeburg, Me., and graduated from Dart- 
nil, ^' ; .1 ^f' "^'^^^"^ 59- Read law in office of Gen. .Samuel Fesse^iden, Portland. Ad- 
m ttea to the bar in Cumberland County, 1S62, and commenced practice of law in Portland. 
.„.• f T ^f.°°^'? V'^'", '^79 to Nov. 2q,'igoo, when he was appointed bv Gov. Powers As- 
sociate Justice of the .Supreme Judicial Court of Maine. Married, 1867, JNIiss Ellen Adams, 
W^K , u 1 J- **^"P''<"^ Adams of Portland. They have had tinee children : Clarence 
vyeoster f-eabody who graduated at Rowdoin College and Harvard Law School and is now 
in the practice of law in Portland ; Arthur (Uendower Peabodv, who died in 1880, and 
HenryAdamsPeabody, of the class of -03, Bowdoin College. 



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JUDGE ALBERT MOORE SPEAR. 
Born, Madison, Me., March 17, 1852, son of Andrew P. Spear and Alice P. Moore. At- 
tended common school, Monmouth Academy, Waterville Classical Institute, and Bates 
College, graduating, 1875. Married Helen F. Andrews, and has two children, Alice M- 
and Louis M. Admitted to the bar August, 187S, and practiced law in Hallowell from 
1879 to Oct. 15, 1885, and in Gardiner since. Representative to Legislature 1883-1885, May' 
or of Gardiner 1889-1892, Member of State Senate, 1891-1893, President of Senate 1893, .As 
sociate Justice of Supreme Judicial Court 1902. .Address, Gardiner, Me. 



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JUDGK JOHN A. PETERS. 
Born, Ellsworth, Me., Oct. 9, 1822, son of Andrew and Sally Jordan Peters ; attended 
Gorham Academy and Yale University, graduating from the latter in 1842 ; twice married 
and has two daughters by second wife. Admitted to Hancock Bar, 1844 ; practiced in Ban- 
gor until 1873. State Senator, 1862, 1863; Representative, 1864; Attorney-General, 1 864- 
1866 ; elected Representative to Congress, 1866, and served in 40th, 41st, and 42nd Con- 
gresses ; Justice of Supreme Judicial Court, 1873-1883 ; Chief Justice, 1883-1900, when he 
voluntarily retired therefrom. Received degree of LL. D. from Colby College, 1883, Bow- 
doin College, 1884; and Yale University in 1893. Always a Republican. Address, Bangor, 
iSIaine. 



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JUDGE ENOCH FOSTER. 

Me., and Maine State bem.nary I-ewiston 5^^ J^^^^^ ,^ Adeline O. Lowe, who died 
Law SchooL Albany, N Y. ,1865 .^^™ J""*" ^ „ne son, Robert C. Foster, class 
June 12. ,872. June 6, '^/J. ^^^yf^ W- Chapman^ nas '^^ Augusta, Me., .86.. 

igoi.Bowdoin College. ^Admitted to bar .Albany in . -5, ^-^^ ^^„,,„ty attorney, 
Practiced law at Bethel, Me -f,\^^f;^ o SuP em" JuS Court of Maine, .884-.S98. 

:^:^,!^i;^r^:^^^^^ni^^^^rZ^^Zn.or.,.s.n,^^^ River. Pol- 
itiis. Republican. Address : Portland, Me. 



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JUDGK JOSEPH WHITK SYMONDS. 
Son of Joseph and Isabella (Jordan) Symonds, was born in Raymond, Me., Sept. 2, 
1840. Kitted for college in Portland High School, and entered Bowdoin, 1856. Graduated 
in same class whh Hon. Thomas B. Reed ; Hon. Wm. W. Thomas, Jr., Ex-Minister to 
Sweden ; Dr. Phillips, missionary in India, and Col. A. W. Bradbury, U. S. District Attor- 
ney in Maine. Read law with C.en. Samuel Fessenden, later with Edward Fox (afterwards 
Judge of U. S. District Court in Maine). He has one son, Stuart Oakley Symonds. Ad- 
mitted to bar in Portland, 1864. Shortly after being admitted to bar. he became City So- 
licitor of Portland. Was Judge of Supreme Judicial Court of Maine from 1S72-7S. Re- 
publican. Address, Portland, Me. 



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JUDGE PERCIVAL BONNEY. 

Judge Pevcival Botiney of Portland, Me., son of William Lowell and Adeline L. Bon- 
ney, wasbornin Minot, Me., Sept. 24, 1843. Educated at Hebron Academy and Colby 
College, graduating from latter in iS6^ Married Elizabeth H. Bray, Aug. 5, 1864, and 
has two' daughters: Adeline L. Bonney and Helen B. Bonney. Admitted to the bar in 
August, 1S66, and practiced law in Portland, Me. Representative in Maine Legislature, 
1870-71 : judge of Superior Court for Cumberland County since Oct. 7, 1S78. Republican. 




HARKV PKRCIVAT. CARVKK. 

Harry Percival Carver was born in Hoston, Mass., June 7, 1875, the son of Edwin C. 
and Susan M. Carver. Attended the public schools of Boston, Edward Little High School, 
Auburn, Me. ; entered Tufts College as a special student in 1894, and completed his edu- 
cation by two years in Boston University I. aw School. Admitted to the bar, February 2, 
1S9S, and is practicing law in Aul.urn, Me. He held the office of City Solicitor of Auburn 
for the year i Vj- Republican. 




JOSEPH G. CHABOT. 
Son of Francois Octave Chabot and Clarence Chene, was born in Somerset, Province 
of Quebec, Canada, May g, 1865. Attended Lewiston public schools i year, village schools 
of Somerset, Can., 2 winters. Whan sixteen years of age, hired in general country store in 
Somerset, keeping telegraph office in connection with other work. Returned to Lewiston, 
1SS2: worked in shoe store, 9 years, during which time, he wrote for French newspapers, 
and taught 2 years in Lewiston evening public school. Began study of law in office of Mayor 
Frank L. Noble. Admitted to ba--, Oct. 6, 1894. Practicing in Lewiston, with office in .At- 
kinson Building, Lisbon St. President Musical-Literary Club of Lewiston, 1892. Repre- 
sented, with Dr. L. J. Martel, the French people of Maine at New Hampshire French 
Convention, held at (Ireat Falls, N. H., 18,3. Republican. 



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HENRY K. COOLIDGE. 

Henry E. Coolidge, son of Cliarles A. Coolirlge ard i-'arali N. Foster, was born Dec. 
23, i860, in Livermore, Me. Was educated in primary school. Canton, Me. ; Nicliols Lat- 
in School, Lewiston, Me. ; and Bates College, graduating in iSSi. Married Josephine ( ). 
Dearborn of Canton, April 26, 1883, and has one son, Chas. W. Coolidge. Was admitted 
to bar Oct. i, 1889, and has since practiced at I isbon Falls, Me. Has held office of School 
Supervisor, Trial Justice, Manager Lisbon Falls Branch of I ewiston Trust & Safe Deposit 
Company. Republican. 




RALPH \V. CROCKKTT. 



Son of Ceorge W. and Hanrah H, frockett, was born in l.ewiston, Me., April 7, 1S6.). 
Attended l.ewiston public schools, graduating from High School, 1.SS7 ; Amherst College, 
graduating, 1891 : and Boston University law School, graduating, 1893. Admitted to bar. 
May 6, 1S93. Practiced law in l.ewiston, as partner of Hon. Frank L. Noble, Mayor of 
l.ewiston, until his death in iJigy. City Solicitor, I ewiston, i.^'g4-7- Republican. Address, 
l.ewiston, Me. 



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FRANKLIN M. DREW. 
Franklin M. Drew, Levviston. Me., son of Jesse and Hannah (Phillips) Drew, was 
born in Turner, Me., July iq, 1837. Educated at Hebron Academy and Bowdoin College, 
graduating in 1S58. Married Araminta Blanche Woodman, Jan. 3, 1862, and had one son, 
Frank Newman, who died Sept. 2g, 1S64. Admitted to bar, Kennebec, .April 3, i86i. 
Practiced law at Presque Isle, Brunswick, and Lewiston. Clerk House ot Representatives, 
1866-67 ; Secretary of State, 186S-71 ; U. S. Pension Agent, Augusta, 1872-7 ; Judge of Pro- 
bate Androscoggin County, since Jan. i, 1888. Served three years and three months dur- 
ing Civil War, and was mustered out Brevet Colonel, Jan. 26, 1865. Republican. 




WILLIAM PIERCE FRYE. 
Horn, Lewiston, Me., Sept. 2, 1831 ; graduated, Bowdoin College, i 50; studied and 
practiced law ; member State Legislature, 1861-2, and 1867 ; Mayor of Lewiston, 1866-7 ; 
Attorney-General of Maine, 1867-8-9 ; elected member National Republican Executive 
Committee, 1872-76-80; elected Trustee of Bowdoin College, June, 1880; received LL.D. 
degree, Bates College, 1881, Bowdoin College, 1889; Presidential Elector, 1864 ; Delegate to 
National Republican conventions, 1872-76-80 ; Chairman State committee, 1881 ; Represen- 
tative in 42nd, 43rd, 44th, 45th, 46th, and 47th Congresses ; elected to United States Senate, 
taking his seat, March 18, i88i : re-elected, 1883-88-95-1901 ; President ;jro tempore of Sen- 
ate, 1896-1901 ; member Peace Commission, Paris, September, 1898. His term of service 
will expire March 3, 1907. Is also Regent of Smithsonian Institution and Trustee of Car- 
negie Institute. 



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Born in Minot, Me., Jan. s, i.Ss?, the son of Nathan Coy and Harriet Woodbury Har- 
ris. Educated at Lewiston Falls Academy, Maine State Seminary, Bates and Yale Col- 
leges, graduating from Bates in '73 '^^'■tl'' the degree .A. B., and from Yale in 75 with degree 
Ph.D. Twice married. Has three children: Manilla E., Nathan Conant, and Lucy 
Woodbury. Admitted to the bar, January, 1878, since which time he has practiced in Au- 
burn. Has been Register of Probate, City Solicitor, and Mayor. Representative at last 
session, serving on Committee on Judiciary, and on Legislative Apportionment. Repub- 



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LOUIS A. JACK. 

Louis A. Jack was born in Topsham, Me.. July 12,1877, the son of Albion S., and 
Sarah B. Jack. He was educated in the schools of Lisbon Falls and Portland, Me. Was 
admitted to bar, Oct. 16, 1900, and is practicing law at Lisbon Falls, Me. Republican. 



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WILBUR H. JUDKINS. 

Wilbur H. Judkins was born in Monmouth, Me., May 19, 1S5S, th« son of John O. 
and Amelia E. Judkins. Was educated in Monmouth Academy, Coburn Classical Insti- 
tute— then called Waterville Classical Institute— graduating in 1876 ; and Bates College, 
from which he graduated in 1880. Married Nellie H. Jones, and has one child, Florence 
L. Admitted to bar, April, 1883, and has practiced law in Lewiston, Me. City Solicitor, 
of Lewiston, 1886-8 ; County Attorney of Androscoggin County, 1895-9; Mayor of Lewis- 
ton, 1897 ; member of Board of Overseers, Bates College since 1888. Republican. Ad- 
dress, Lewiston, Me. 



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AI.F.KRT L. KAVANAGH. 

Albert L. Kavana?h was born in I.ewiston, Me., July 4, 187,^, the son of Michael .1 . 
and Ellen H. (C.riffin) Kavanagh. He attended the city schools of Lewiston, and Bates 
College, graduating in June, 1^596. Studied lau with E. H. Tardivel, Manchester, N. H., 
and A. E. Verrill, Auburn, Me. Admitted to the bar at April term of S. J. Court, 189). 
Is junior member of the firm of McCann & Kavanagh, practicing la.v in Aub.irn. He wa5 
President of the class of '96, Bates College, and also President of St Jossph's Literary 
Cnion. Republican. Address, 6S Main St., Auburn, Me. 



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STEPHEN J. KKLLEY. 

Stephen J. Kelley, Esq., of Lewiston was born in Lewiston, Me., and is 31 years of 
age. He received his education in the Lewiston schools ; he is married and has one child. 
He is an attorney-at-law and stands prominent among the younger lawyers of the .A.ndros- 
coggin bar. Has served as Councilman 3 years. As a Republican and Legislator in the 
Seventieth Legislature, he took a prominent part in all issues of importance, serving as 
Chairman on the Committee on Temperance and also on the Committee on Claims. 



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ALBION RKITH PARRIS KXOWLTOX 



Born, New Portland, Me., Dec. lo, 1S27, son of William and Mary Chapma:i^ Knjwl- 
ton. Fitted for college at Farmington Academy, New' Portland High School, and Hebron 
.Academy. (Iraduated, Colby, i'<54 ; received -A. M. degree, '1S57. Charter me.nber Delta 
Upsilon fraternity ; held offices of .Sec, Treas., and Pres. Prin. No. Conway .Academy, 
1S54 ; Thomaston Academy, 1S56-9 ; Lewiston High .School, iSt;L,-62. Read law with Hon. 
Wm. P. Frye and Hon. T. A. D. Fessenden. .Admitted to bar, 1S60. Member Lewiston 
Common Council, and Hoard of Aldermen, at various times ; member School Board ; jndf e 
Municipal Court, 1872-76; City Solicitor, 1881-2 ; First Chairman Board of Registration 
under'Registration Act. Married, Mary .A. Mcduier at Thomaston, May 2^, 1859, who 
died leaving a daughter. Carrie May ; and .AlmiraC', Cubase at Lewiston, Dec. 13, 1S64, who 
also has' one daughter, (irace Augusta. Has practiced in Lewiston before and since 1876. 
Republican. Free Baptist. Address, 25 Lisbon St., Lew:iston, Me. 



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JESSE M. LIBBY. 
Jesse M. Libby of Mechanic Falls, Me., was born in Danville, now Auburn, Mar. 2S, 
,846. Parents were Simon and Louisa A. Libby. Educated in town schools of Poland, 
Nichols Latin School of Lewiston, and Bates College, graduating from the latter in 1S71. 
Married Kittie Perkins, Dec. 28, 1871. Admitted to Androscoggin Bar in 1875. Supervis- 
or of Poland schools. County Attorney from January, 1887, to January, 1S91. Representa- 
tive to Legislature, 1878 ; Senator, 1891-93, and Representative in the Seventieth Legisla- 
ture, serving on Committee on Legal Affairs, and on Councilor Apportionment. Always 
a Republican. 



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JOHN H. MAXVVKLL. 

John H Maxwell of Livermore Falls, Me., was born in Webster, Me., June 2, 1866, 
son of Davis and Mary E. Maxwell. Educated in Nichols Latin School and Eowdoin Col- 
lege, graduating in class of '88. Married. Admitted to bar, May, 1895, and has practiced 
in I,ivermore Falls. Grand Chancellor of Knights of Pythias, 1899; is Director and Treas- 
urer Livermore Falls Light and Power Company ; Director and Treasurer Livermore Falls 
Water Company ; Director and Attorney of Livermore Falls Trust and Banking Company; 
Chairman School Board. Republican. 



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Alfred Coolidge Andrews of Mechanic Falls, Me., son of Sullivan C. and Brittainia 
Coolidge Andrews, was born in Buckfield, Me., July ii, 1873. Educated at Chauncey Hall- 
Boston, Dean Academy, Franklin, Mass., and Boston University Law School. Admitted 
to the bar, October, 1897. Has practiced law at Mechanic Falls as member of firm of Lib- 
by & Andrews. 



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Son of Benjamin Mitchell and Mahala Morrison, was born in Auburn, Me., Nov. 24, 
iSto Received his education in the public schools of Auburn, Lewiston Falls Academy, 
and Edward Little Institute. Married, Jan. i, 187H, May Frances (letchell, and has two 
sons- Ezra(;., born Aug. 15, 1S79, who graduated from Edward Little High School, 1898, 
and entered University of Maine where he is a member of class "02 ; and Benjamin, born 
Dec. 30, 1890. Admitted to bar Oct. 5, 1875, and is practicing law in Auburn, Me. City 
Clerk 1881-2-3-4-5, 1887-9; City Solicitor, 1891 ; appointed judge Municipal Court, 1891-5. 
Always a Republican. 



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FRANK ANDREW MOREY. 

Frank Andrew Morey, son of Andrew Jackson Morey and Elvira H. Allen, was born 
March ii, 1863, in Keeseville, N. Y. Educated at Keeseville Academy and Bates College, 
graduating from former, June, 1881, and latter, June, 1885. Married Maud M. Douglass, 
Lewiston, Me., June 24, 1889, and has a daughter, Ruth M. Morey. Admitted to bar, Al- 
bany, N. Y., May 5, 1887 ; Lewistou, Me., Sept. 27, 1890. Practiced law three and one- 
half years at Keeseville ; since September, iSgo, in Lewiston, Me., forming a partnership, 
April 27, i8gi, with W. H. Judkins, under firm name, Judkins & Morey. City Solicitor 
of Lewiston; member of Maine I.etjislature. 1899. Democrat. 



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WILLIAM H. NEWELL. 
William H. Newell, born in Durham, Me., April ifi, 1S54, son of William B. and Su' 
sannah K. Newell. Educated in common schools, Farmington Normal School, and Maine 
Wesleyan Seminary, graduating from both. Married, and has three children : Augusta P. 
(Jeorge W., and Dorothy. Admitted to bar in Sagadahoc County, April term, 1S7S. Ha 
practiced law in Lewiston, Me., since fall of 1SS2. Held office of City Solicitor, Lewiston ; 
County Attorney Androscoggin County ; Mayor of Lewiston, 1891-2 and 1898. President 
Manufacturers' National Kank. Demorcat. 



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HENRY W. OAKES. 
Soa of Silvester and H. Eliza (Rilbourne) Cakes, was born in Auburn, Me., April 26, 
, 8s7 Educated at Auburn High School, graduating, 1873, and Bates College, Lewiston 
graduating, .877. Married Thalia R. Toothaker, June 24, .885. Has two sons, Raynrond 
S and Wallace T. Admitted to Androscoggin Bar, May, 1880. In partnership with N . 
W Harris Esq , Auburn, two years ; with Hon. A. R. Savage, thirteen years, and in 
April .899, became senior member of the firm, Oakes, Pulsifer & Ludden, Auburn. Been 
County Attorney, Androscoggin County ; City Solicitor, Auburn; member of City Coun- 
cil ; member School Committee. Trustee Bates College, many years. Connected with 
several secret societies being an (Md Fellow, a thirty-second degree Mason and Past Su- 
preme Warden, New England Order of Protection. Republican. 



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Son of Elisha and Delia (Colby) Purington, was born in Embden, Somerset Co., Me., 
Aug. i6, 1S52. Educated in common schools, Hebron Academy, and Bow doin College, 
graduating from the latter in 1880. Married, Sept. 5, 1SS2, Addie P. Smullen, and has 
three children : Beulah F., Frank H., and EUesen S. Admitted to the bar at .Auburn, Me., 
Sept. 25, 1884, and has since practiced in Mechanic Falls, Me. Supervisor of Schools ; 
Member of House of Representatives, 1889 and 1893. Republican. 



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JOHN I.ESLIK KKADK. 
John Leslie Reade, son of John and Mary A. (Bonney) Reade, was born, Sept. 29, 1S6., 
in Uuincy, 111. Was educated in I.ewiston High School and Bates College, graduating 
from the latter in 1S83. Married Lillian Harris of Lewiston, June 14, iSgq, and has one 
son, John Leslie, Jr. Admitted to Androscoggin Bar in 1S97, and has practiced in Lewis- 
ton.' Was Washington correspondent of Lewiston Journal and Portland Press 1S85-7 : re- 
porter and Telegraph Editor New York Tribune, 1887-9: Citv Editor Auburn Gazette, 
1890; Editor-in-Chief Auburn Gazette, i8q2-.v. City Solicitor, I,ewiston, 1898-1900. Re- 
publican. Address, I.ewiston, Me. 



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WILLIAM P.. SKELTON. 

Born, Bowdoin, Me., Aug. 9, iSyi.son of Thomas William and Mary LueUa (Hol- 
brooke Skeltou. Educated in common schools of Bowdoin, high schools of Bowdoin Cen- 
tre and Bowdoinham, graduating from latter, 1886, Nichols Latin School, graduating, iS»8, 
Bates College, graduating, i892r Taught three years in Nichols Latin School while m col- 
lege. Principal of Levviston evening school, winters of 1892-3 and 1893-4. Married Flor- 
ence L. Larrabee, Auburn, May 21, 1894, and has three sons : William Larrabee, born 
Nov. 15, iSgs; Harold Newell, 'born Jan. i, 1899: Thomas Reginald, born Feb. 22 1901. 
Admitted to Androscoggin Bar, Oct. 7, 1893. Practicing in Lewiston, Me., as member of 
firm of Newell & Skeltou. Member of Lewiston City Government, 1893-4 ; County .\ttor- 
nev of .Androscoggin County for term beginning Jan. i, 1901. Joined American Ba,r Asso- 
ciation, Saratoga, 1S9S ; elected member Local Council, State of Maine, Buffalo, 1899 ; re- 
elected, Saratoga, 1900. Past Master, Rabnui Lodge, No. i;;o, F. X: A. M., Lewiston. 
Republican. 



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ALBERT K. VERRILL. 



Albert E. Verrill of Auburn, Me., son of Charles and Martha Lord Verrill, was born 
in Poland, Me., Nov. 12, i860. Educated at Waterville Classical Institute, Nichols Latin 
School, and Bates College, graduating, 1886. Married, June i, i8g6, Mabel A. Lord of 
Auburn. Admitted to the bar, January, 1889, and to U. S. Circuit Court, 1S90, and has 
practiced in Auburn since admission. Chairman Board of Registration, 1891-3 ; at pres- 
ent. Clerk Municipal Court and Disclosure Commissioner. Republican. 



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GEORGE CURTIS WEBBER. 
George Curtis Webber, son of Arista Webber and Luella P. Wedgwood, was born in 
I-isbon, Me., Sept. 3, 1875. He attended the public schools of Auburn, Edward Little 
High School, and completed his education at Bowdoin College, graduating in the class of 
1S55. He occupied tha Chair of Sciences, Ridgeville College, Ridgeville, Indiana, i8g6, 
and was Principal of Hampden Academy, 1897-8-9. Was admitted to Androscoggin Ear, 
Eeb. 24, 1900, and practices law in Aubjrn, where he at present holds the office of City 
Clerk. r)emocrat. Address, 81 Main St., Auburn, Me, 




WALLACE HUMPHRKV WHITE. 

Wallace Humphrey, the son of John and Mary A. White, was born in Livermore, Me. 
.Sept. 4, 1S4S, and attended the common and high schools, is married. Admitted to the 
bar in Auburn in 1S74 and practiced law in Lewiston. Held the office of County .Attorney 
in Androscoggin county two terms from 1876-81 ; Attorney for the United States in the Al- 
abama Claims in 18S2-3. Member of the House of Representatives in 1883, and of the 
Senate in 1899 and 1901. In 1901, was Chairman of Judiciary Committee, a member of the 
Library Committee, and Committee on Legislative .Apportionment. 




DANA SCOTT WILLIAMS. 
Dana Scott Williams, son of Sumner G. and Ella F. Wyman, was born in Lewiston, 
Me., Sept. 23, 187S. Attended Lewiston public schools, graduating from the High School, 
I S9S, President of the class ; graduated from University of Maine School of Law, June, 
1900, receiving degree of LL. B. Single. Admitted to Androscoggin County Bar, May ,•!, 
1900, and is practicing law in Lewiston, in partnership with F. X. Belleau, under firm name 
of Belleau & Williams. Is President of Alumni Association of the Lewiston High School. 
Republican. 



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P> )rii, Livir.n ire, M: 
Wymaa . Attended district and high schools in Livermore, tutored by Henry C. Went- 
worth, Esi., until prepared for college. Married Emily Billings Thompson of Livermore, 
and has two sons : Nahum Morrill, born May 6, 1S71, graduated from Colby University, 
now contracting agent, Southern Pacific Co., Denver, Colo. ; and George Curtis, Jr., bora ^ 
Oct. 6, 1878, graduated from Brown University, now in Harvard Law School. Admitted 
to bar April, 1868. Practiced two years at Lisbon Falls, since in Auburn. Been member 
of Superintending School Committee ; City Solicitor, Auburn, seven years ; County Attor- 
ney Androscoggin County ; twice elected and once appointed Judge of Probate for said Coun- 
ty ; Chairman Republican State Committe, 1884; Chairman Maine Delegation to Chicago 
1884, when James G. Blaine was Republican Feisideiial nominee. .Always a Republican 



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William Percival Allen, of Caribou, Me., was born, Nov. 4, 1854, in Lincoln, Penob- 
scot Co., Me. His parents were John and Hannah S. Allen. Educated in the common 
schools and Bucksport Seminary, graduating in class of 1876, Married Hannah E. Smith 
of Caribou, Nov. 8, 1885, and has one son, Wm. Smith Allen, aged 11 years. Admitted to 
Penobscot Bar at Bangor, April term, 1880, and has practiced law in Caribou ever since 
admission. County Director of the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Co., iSgS-g ; re elected 
Aug. 27, 1901, to the same office. Independent Democrat. 




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CHARLES P. ALLKN. 



Son of J. Augustus Allen, was born in Presque Isle. Me., Oct. 21, 1S52. Educated in 
Presque Isle Academy and University of Maine, class of 1876. Married, Oct. 3, 1881, .An- 
nie P.. Fenno of Bangor, and has one son, Edward H. Allen. .Admitted to Aroostook Bar, 
September, 1877, and has practiced since in his native town. County Attorney, Aroostook 
Co., four years; Member of Maine Legislature, 1 89 1 ; Judge .Advocate Ceneral ontiov. 
I'.urleigh's Staff: Trustee of University of Maine ; member of Republican State Commit- 
tee four vears. .Always a Republican. Address, Presque Isle, Me. 



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James Archibald, of Houlton, Me., was born Jan. 6, 1856. His parents were Isaac L. 
and Margaret C. Archibald of Montirello, natives of Nova Scotia. Educated in the com- 
mon schools and Houlton Academv. Married Ellen A. Nelson of Bridgewater, a native of 
Waldo County, and has three children : Bernard, James, Jr., and Crace. .Admitted to the 
bar at Houlton, October. i87q, and practiced law in Monticello, 1S79-86, and in Houlton 
since then Has been Selectman and Supervisor of Schools in Monticello ; Supervisor of 
Schools in Houlton, iS8S-gi : Special Deputy Collector of Customs, Aroostook County, 
iSqj-y. Republican, formerly Democrat. 



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PARKER P. BURLEIGH. 
Son of Albert A. and LucinJa G. Burleigh, was born in ' XiVieH, \I±., Feb. 15, 186S. 
Graduated from Houlton Academy iSSs, Colby University, 1SS9, Harvard Law School, 
iSg2. Married Bertha M. Gushing of St. John, N. B., and has two children, Helen and 
Dorothy, born Feb. 12, 1902. Admitted to Aroostook Co. Bar, Mar. 4, 1893, and has prac- 
ticed law at Houlton. Associated with his father, Hon. Albert A. Burleigh, in construc- 
tion and operation of Patten & Sherman R. R., 1895-igoi, acting as vice-president ; also in 
construction of .-Aroostook Northern R. R., from Caribou to Limestone, 1897. Formed 
co-partnership with AUston Gushing, well-known lumberman of St. John, N. B., 1899, un- 
der firm name of Allston Gushing & Co., with headquarters at Houlton, and mills at Howe 
Brook, Blaine, and Portage Lake, .\rjostook Co., their annual output being 15,000,000 ft. 
of long lumber. Republican. 



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WALTER CARY. 

Walter Gary of Houlton, Me., son of Theodore and Althea M. Gary, was born inHoul- 
ton, Aug. 7, 1865. Fitted for college at Houlton Academy, graduating in class of 1S.S6. 
< Graduated from Golby University, 1890. Married, Jan. 22, 1895, Florence Emerson of 
Lincoln, Me., and has one daughter, Catherine, born Nov. 17, 1899. Admitted to bar at 
Houlton, .Sept. 29, 1892, and has always practiced there. Republican. 



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MICHAEL M. CLARK 
Born, Woodstock, N. B., Nov. 25, 1852, son oi^oh,vtVC\^r).^n^^^^^^^ 
Scotland and Margaret (Crawford) Clark, born m Halifax, ^-S., of Scotch parents^ C<^^n,^ 
Dieted school life at Houlton Academv. Dec. 31, 1S77, married Henrietta f.raden ana na> 
two sons Roland E graduate of Bowdoin College, igoi, private secretary to Corgres,ma . 
LlevveUyn Powers, wishington, D. C. ; and Walter B Clark now attending bowdoi„ Cul^ 
lege Adnfuted to Aroostook Bar, April 28, igoo. ^^'^ V'?' I'sn^eriorCour from X 
since .882 ; chairman Selectmen and Assessors.^ 13 years ; ^.1"^ Superior Court from 
until its abolishment in 1893; since 1887, Clerk Supreme Judicia and County ^™^^^°'J_ 
ers' Courts; President Board of Trade ; Trustee R. C I Houlton Prustee and l-^easur 
er Houlton Public Library ; Past Grand, Rokobema I-°f §? • ,^°: /f-J;,/'- ^ >• i' ' \'l]^^f'. 
Aroostook Encampment, No. 41, and Houlton Canton ; of l^^^ecca Lodge No^78,L(M).K^ 
is Past Captain Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias, Co. 15 ; Past Chancellor, Algonquin 
Lodge K of P Houlton ; member Sf A. O. U. W. Congregat.onalist. Always a Repub 
Ikan Chairman of Co. Republican Committee ; member of htate Republican Committee 



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ALBERT B. DONWORTH. 



Albert B. Donworth of Caribou, Me., was born in Machias, Me., April ii, 1867. Re- 
ceived his education at Bowdoin College and West Point Military Academy, graduating 
from the latter in June, 1891. Single. Admitted to the bar, in August, [900, and has prac- 
ticed in Caribou. Republican. Served as an officer during Spanish-American war. 



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HERSEY. 



Ira O. Hersey of Houlton, Me., was born in Hodgdon, Me., March 31, 1859. His 
parents were Samuel B. and Elizabeth Hersey. Educated in ctmimon schools and Houl- 
ton Academy, now " Ricker Classical Institute." Married Annie' Dillen, Jan. 6, 1804. 
.Admitted to bar at Houlton, September term, 18S0, and has practiced in Houlton ever since 
admission. City Solicitor for past six years. Republican. ''__ 



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EUGENE A. HOLMES. 
Eugene A. Holmes of Caribou, Me., son of .\lbe and Maria Holmes, was born July 
4, 1869, in Medford, Mass. Attended Medford High School, Massachusetts Institute of 
Technology, and Boston University Law School, graduating with degree of LL. B., 1895. 
Married Lillian O. Gary of Caribou, Me., June 3, 1896, and has one son, Morton A. 
Holmes, born April 25, 1897. Admitted to the bar, Sept. 21, 1S95, and is practicing law in 
Caribou. Treasurer of Caribou Water Co., 1893-4-5. Republican. 



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ALBERi" WHITTIER MADIGAN. 



Born at FV.rt Kent, Me., 1849, eldest son of the late James C. and Mary Anna Madigan. 
Soon after his birth, his parents became permanent residents of Houlton where he has 
always resided. Educated in public schools and Academy at Houlton, and at the Univer- 
sity of (leorgetown, where he graduated 1S72, receiving degree of A. M. from that institu- 
tion in 18S9. After graduation, passed some time as teacher in the public school system. 
Studied law in office of Madigan & Donworth and was admitted to practice in 1871^. Elect- 
ed County Attorney for Aroostook County in 1879. On the decease of James C. Madigan, 
senior member of above law firm, formed law partnership with surviving member, John F. 
Donworth, under above style, which association continued till 1886, when partnership was 
formed with his brother, John B., under style of Madigan & Madigan, which still continues. 
Catholic. Democrat. 



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JOHN H. madi(;ax. 
John B. Madigan of Houlton, Me., son of James C. and Mary Anna Madigan, was 
born in Houlton, Jan. 24, 1S63. Attended Houlton Academy ; St. Joseph's College, N. B.; 
(leorgetown University, Washington, D. C, receiving degree of A. B. in 1883 and of A. M. 
in 1889, and Boston University Law School, LL. B. 1S86. Married, Jan. 23, iSqo, Lucia J. 
Rose, and has two children : James C, born Dec. 29, i.Sgo, and Alice F , born April 6, 1895- 
A Imitted to Aroostook Bar, September, 18S5. Practicing in Houlton. Member of Maine 
I.eislature 1S89; member of Maine Bar Examiners : Trustee Ricker Classical Institute, 
Houlton : chairman Houlton Board ot Education ; President Houlton 1-ree Public Library, 
I lemocrat. 



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DON A. H. POWKRS. 
Hon. I)on A. H. Powers, a prominent lawyer of Aroostook County, and Councilor 
from the seventh district, was born in Pittsfield, Maine, Dec. 8, 1S50. He attended Hart- 
land Academy, Hartland, Maine, Maine Central Institute, Pittsfield, Maine, and Bowdoin 
College, graduating from the latter in 1S74. Married Francis A. Shaw, Dec. 8, 1878 ; has 
two children, Hortense B. Powers, aged iS years, and Elisha L. Powers, aged 15. He was 
elected Councilor in January 1899 and re-elected in January 1901. Always a republican. 
Address, Houlton, Maine. 



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HERBERT T. POWERS. 

Herbert T. Powers ua-; born in Pittsfield, Me., Nov. i.i, 1S70, son of Hannibal H. and 
.Abbie(\eal; Powers. Educated in common schools, Maine Central Institute, and F,o\v- 
doin College. Married Una L. Neal, June 6, 1900. Lawyer. Held various town offices 
Member of Legislature in iSog, also in iqo., when he served on the Judiciary Committee 
Republican. Postoffice address. Fort Fairfield, Me. 



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R. W. SHAW. 

R. W. Shaw of Houlton, Me., was educated at Houlton Academy and Maine Central 
Institute, Pittsfield, Me. Married, and has four children. Was admitted to the bar, 1886, 
and has practiced law at Houlton. He has been Register of Probate for .Aroostook Coun- 
ty, serving four years; State Senator, 1S93-5 ; and is now County Attorney for Aroostook 
County, serving second term. Republican. 



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JAMES ORIN SMITH. 

James Orin Smith, son of James and Elizabeth C. Smith, was born Oct. 2g, 1864, in 
Norway, Me. Attended Norway High School, graduating in 1S85, and Albany Law School, 
graduating in 1888. Married Grace M. Stevens, Sept. 10, 1892. Taught school. Was ad- 
mitted to the C)xford Bar in 1888, and has since practiced law in Harrison and Presque Isle. 
Republican. Address, Presque Isle, Me. 



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SETH S. THORNTON. 

Seth S. Thornton of Ashland was born in Princeton, Me., Dec. i8, 1865. He was edu- 
cated in the common schools and State Normal School. Taught school for ten years, then 
read law with Geo. M. Hanson of Calais, and was admitted to the Washington Bar in 1894. 
Removed to Ashland in 1896, and has since practiced law at that place. Has been Superin- 
tendent of .Schools and Selectman since 1S98. Member of Maine Legislature, 1901, serving 
as chairman of Committee on Ways and Bridges, and member of Committees on Councilor 
Apportionment and Claims. Republican. 



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FRANCOIS X. r.EI.LKAU. 
Born, Montreal, Aug. 13, 1S59, son of Simeou and Eleonore Belleau ; educated in the 
common schools of Canada. Came from Canada in October, 1876; married Blanche A. 
Martel, St. Hyacinihe, P. Q., and has seven children : Narcisse Fortunat, Blanche E., 
Hercules, Jeanne, Adrienne, Irma, and Eglantine. He was admitted to the bar at Auburn' 
Me., Oct. II, 18S1, and has practiced in Lewiston. Was City Solicitor in 1885, member of 
Maine House of Representatives, 1893-189(5 ; U. S. Consul to Canada, 1893-1897. Demo- 
crat. Address, Lewiston, Me. 



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GEORGE H. ALLAN. 

George H. Allan, of Portland, Me., son of George W. and Mary J. (Moore) Allan, was 
born in Pembroke, Me., Jan. ig, 1861. He received his education in the common schools 
of Pembroke, and at University of Maine, graduating in 1884. Married Hattie M. Smith 
of Portland. Admitted to the bar, October, 1S8S, and has practiced in Portland. Member 
of Portland School Board, 1893-7 ; Assistant County Attorney, 1897-igoo; Member of Leg- 
islature, 190 1, serving on Committee oil Legal Affairs, and Maine State Year Book. Re- 
publican. 



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Horn, Nov. 24, 1854, Naples, Me., son of William H. and Sally (Shedd) Barton. At- 
tended town schools ; graduated from Bridgton Academy, 1880; Bowdoin College, 18S4. 
Married, Portland, Sept. ig, 1894. Children : Lawrence (1., born Dec. 15, iSgj ; Elizabeth 
N., born Sept. 17, 1S97 ; and Grace Marion, born Sept. 24, 1900. Admitted to Cumberland 
Co. Bar, May 5, 1893 ; U. S. Circuit Court, at Portland, Aug. 5, 1898. Practiced in Port- 
land since admission. Supt. of Schools, Naples, 1879 ; Member of Legistature from Na- 
ples, i>85-6 ; chairman Board of Selectmen, Bridgton, i8gi ; Principal Bridgton Academy, 
1887-92. Elected Trustee of Bridgton Academy, iSg2 ; Trustee of Evergreen Cemetery, 
Portlard; Secretary Young Men's Democratic Club, i8g3, and Treasurer, i8g4 ; member 
and Treasurer Democratic State Committee, i8g4-igoo ; President Maine Democratic Club 
since organization, i8gg ; Odd Fellow and member Theta Delta Chi fraternity. Always a 
Demociat. Candidate for Register of Deeds, 18S8 ; for Register of Probate, 1890 ; for 
Representative from Bridgton, 1892: for Sheriff, 1900; for Mayor of Portland, iSgg. .\d- 
dress, 98 E.xchange St., Portland, Me. 



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SAMUEL L. BATES. 
Son of Benjamin L. and Harriet Ann (Gray) Bates, was born in Van Buren, Mich., 
Nov. 14,1865. Attended common schools and Eastern State Normal School, Castine, 
Me., graduating, June, iSgo. Admitted to the bar, 1894, and is practicing in Portland. Be- 
ing a Democrat in a strong Republican city and county, he has never held public office, but ] 
has frequently filled places on Democratic ticket. That party has supported him for Rep- 
resentative, member of School Committee, and Clerk of Courts. Served several years as 
chairman Democratic County Committee: is cliairman Portland Democratic City Commit- 
tee ; is well known in politics as a Democratic writer and speaker. .Address, 45 Exchange 
St. Portland, Me. 



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ARTHUR F. BELCH KR. 

Arthur F. Belcher of Portland, Me., was born in Farmington, Me., April 24, 1861 
l'.xrents, Timothy F. Belcher and Margaret J. Belcher. Attended school in Farmington, 
Phillips Academy, Andover, Mass., graduating in i.SyS : and Bovvdoin College, graduating 
in 1SS2. Married, Oct. 7, 1S96, and has two children. Admitted to the bar, March, 1885, 
and practiced law in Farmington until i8ij6, when be moved to Portland, and is now in 
practice there. Republican. 



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\V1LF()KI> <;. CHAI'MAN. 
Wilford t;. Cliapman, son vi Core B. and Julia A. (Stevens) CliapniaT), was born in 
Portland, Me., June 29, i860. Educated in Portland schools, graduating from the High in 
1879, and at Colby College, gradaatiag in 1SS3, with the dagree A. IS. Married Tinuie A. 
Drummond Oct. s, iSS; and has three children : Clark D. born Sept. 5, 1SS8, Wilford CI. 
Jr., July 24, iSgo. and (iertrude, Feb. 27, 1892. Admitted to the Cumberland Bar in 1885, 
and has practiced his profession in Portland. Has been a member of theCommon Council 
and City Solicitor three years, 1894-5-6. Is a Republican. 



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KKKDERICK V. CHASK. 
Son of Frederick A. and Kacbel 1.. Chase, was born in P'ayette, Me., April 30, iS:;,. 
Was educated in common schools, Maine Wesleyan Seminary, and Colby University, grad- 
uating from the latter in 1.S76. Married Eliza M. Mayo, June 12, 1889. Admitted to Cum- 
berland Bar in November, 1S8.5. Was Assistant County Attorney, 1887-88. Member nf 
House of Representatives in Sixty-ninth and Seventieth Legislatures, serving in the latter 
session, as member of the Judiciary Committee and chairman of Committee on Rules and 
Business of the House. Republican. .Address, Portland, Me. 



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EX-(;OV. HENRY B. CLEAVES. 
Son of Thomas and Sophia Bradstreet Cleaves, was born in Bridgton, Me. Educated 
in common schools, Lewiston Falls and Bridgton Academies. Enlisted, i%2, and served 
till close of war, rising to rank of ist Lieut. Admitted to bar, iS68, forming a law partner- 
ship with his brother, the late Judge Nathan Cleaves. Member of Legislature, 1876-7 ; 
City Solicitor, Portland, 1877-g ; Attorney-Cleueral of Maine, 1880-S5,— during his adminis- 
tration of this office the right of the State to levy a franchise tax upon railroad and tele- 
graph companies was conclusively settled ; Covernor of Maine, 1893-97, receiving at last 
election nearly 40,000 majority. Is Director, Union Mutual Life Insurance Co., Portland 
National Bank, Union Safe L)eposit & Trust Co., Westbrook Trust Co., Eastern Dredg- 
ing Co. ; President Bar Harbor Electric Light Co., and Ellsworth Water Co., and counsel 
for many large business corporations in the State. Republican. 



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XATHAX i:i,IF'F(iKn. 

Natlian Clifford. 57 Kxchange St., Foitlaml, Me., son of William Henry ard Klleii 
Greeley Cliff<n-d, was born in Portland, June 17, iSfj/. .Attended schools of Portland, 
Phillips Academy, .Andover, Mass., and Harvard University, giaduating June, iSgo. Mar- 
ried Caroline (!. Devins, May, 1S97, and has two children, Katherine C. and Nathan Clif- 
ford, Jr. Studied law with the late William Henry Clifford of Portland, and was admitted 
to the bar, at Portland, May, rS,,?. Member of the law firm of Clifford. Verrill & Clifford. 
Democrat. 



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ELGIN f. VEKRILL. 
El?in C. Verrill, son of Levi (). Verrill and Rebecca F. VerriU, born in Cape Eliza- 
beth, Me., Oct. 19, 1858; graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School in 1S78 ; from Colby 
University in 1883, and received degree of A. M. from Colby University in 188S ; admitted 
to Cumberland Bar in 18S6 and to United States Circuit Court in 1S92 ; member of law 
firm of Clifford, Verrill and Clifford, I'ortland, Me. 



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JOHN C. COllB. 
Jonathan and Mary Stuart Cobb, born in Westbrook. nuw Tortland, I\le., Mar. 
.1,, i^.i?. Educated in town schools and Westbrook Seminary, which was his only Alma 
Mater. Married, Sept. 14, i'^59, Hannah M. Hawkes of Windham, Me., and has seven 
children : Albert C, Fred'k H., Frank W., Mary Alice, Grace H., Helen M., John Clay- 
ton. Admitted to the bar, iS6o, and has practiced in Portland ; also been engaged in this 
State, New York, and other States in other business. Has been Representative to State 
Legislature and held many minor offices. Democrat. Colonel commanding over Engineer 
Brigade of the Army and Division of West Mississippi under Maj. Gen. E. R. S. Canby. 
Military services cover period of more than four years. Odd Fellow, Knight of Pythias, 
member of Presumpscot Lodge F. & A. M., Eagle Chapter, I'ortland Council and Com- 
mandery, Posworth Post G. A. R., Portland. 



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FREDERICK H. COBB. 
Son of John C. Cobb and Hannah M. (Hawkes) Cobb, was born in Windham, Me., 
Aug. 9, 1867. Attended school in Windham, Deering, and Portland, graduating from High 
School'. 18S0 : also Westbrook .Seminary, Gray's Business College, Portland Me., and en- 
tered Bowdoin College, class of .884. Married Katheri.ie Sartori, of Philadelphia, Pa., 
Mays >90o. Admitted to Cumberland Bar, October, .886. Practicing in Portland, as 
junior member of the well-known law firm of John C. & F. H. Cobb. Member of Atlan- 
tic Lodge, No. 8., F. X A. M. ; Greenleaf Royal Arch Chapter, Portland Council and 
Portland Commandery. 



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DRKW, 

Morrill N. Drew was born in Fort I'airf'elcl, Me., in 1S62, the son of Jesse and Clara 
Wellington Drew. Educated at Rates College and Boston University Law School, gradu- 
ting from latter in 18S5. Married Louise S. Davis and has one son, Jesse Albert Drew. 
Admitted to bar, 18S5. Practiced in Fort Fairfield until 1893, and since then in Portland, 
Me. County Attorney for .Aroostook County, 1887-8-g-go. Member of House of Represen- 
tatives, 1891-3. Always a Republican. Address, 31% Exchange St., Portland, Me. 




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JCSIAH H. DRUMMONI) 
Sou of Clark and Cynthia (I'lackwelli Drummond, was burn in Winslow, Me., Aug 
^o, 1827. Atteuded town schools and Vassalboro Academy, and graduated from Colby 
(then Waterville) College, 1846; A. M. in course, 1S4Q ; LL. D., 1871. Married, Dec. m. 
1S50, and has four children : Myra I ucetta, Jnsiah Fayden, Jr., Tinnie A., and Margelia 
Bean. .Admitted to the bar at October term, 1S50, in Kennebec Co. Practiced in Water- 
ville until i860, since then in Portland. Representative from Waterville, :.857-8, from 
Portland, 1865: Senator, Kennebec Co., 1S60 : .Attorney-General, 18601-2-,^, besides hold- 
ing many town and city offices. Democrat to 1855, Republican since. 



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F.DW'IN 1.. DYER. 

Kdwin L. Pyer of Portland, Me., was bnin in Pnwral, Me., f'ct. 15, 1851;, the son of 
Nathaniel Dyer and Hariiet I-. Martin. .Attended Westbrook Seminary and P.oston Uni- 
versity Law School, from which he was graduated in i.*7.S. ^^dmitted to the bar in 1877. 
and began practice in Portland. Married Farny ("■. Green, August 2, l'-'.^S, and has two 
children. Recorder of Municipal Court of Portland eight years, and City Clerk ten years. 
Republican. 



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CHASK KASTMAN. 

Chase Kastman, son of Edward and Nellie Chase Eastman, was born in Saco, Maine, 
Sept. 12, 1S74, Attended Brown-Nichols, Cambridge, Mass., and Saco High Schools, and 
Coburn Classical Institute, Waterville. Graduated from Bowioin College, i8q6, (A. B.) 
HT-vard Law School, iSgg, (L. C. B ). While in college was a member of Delta Kappa 
Epsilon and Theta Nu Epsilon societies. Traveled abroad from summer of 1S99 to July, 
igoo. Studied law in office of Foster & Hersey and was admitted to Cumberland Bar, Octo- 
ber, iqoo ; is practicing law in Portland at 31 ' i Exchange St. Repub lican. 




CF.ORGK F. EMERY. 
Cieorge F. Emery, fon of Stephen and Sarah (Stowell) Emery, was born in l^aris. Me., 
Xov. TO, 1817. .Attended scliool in .-Xndover, North Kridgton, Thornton .\cademy, Saco, 
and Farniington. Craduated from Howdoin College, 1836. Married .Abby Eliza Appleton. 
Children of this marriage : John Appleton, Ceorge Frederick, Frank Wilson, Hannibal 
Hamlin, Sarah Ellen, and Susan .\ppleton who married N. F. Furbish. Admitted to bar 
at Paris Nov. ID, i3,i8. Practiced law in Waterford, Paris, and Portlan I . Has held office 
of Register of Probate for Cxford County ; Clerk, U. S. Circuit Court ; U. S. Commission- 
er ; U. S. Pension Agent ; manager of Boston Post from 1S76 to iSSi. .\ lifelong Demo- 
crat: of the old school. 



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Son of William and 
He attended Oak Grove 
Latin School, Lewiston, 
in the public schools, in 
high school at Kingston 
since resided. In April 
by, Robinson & Turner, 
and in November, iSgg, 
practice at 34 Exchange 



JED FRVE FANNING. 
Jane (Waddell) Fanning, was born at I.ubec, Me., Oct. 25, 1866. 
Seminary, Vassalboro, one year, prepared for college at Nichols 
and graduated from Bates College in class of 1S93. He has laugh 
Nichols Latin School, and for three years was principal of the 
, Mass. In the spring of 1896, he moved to Portland, where he has 
of that year, he entered upon the study of law in the office of Lib- 
At the April term, 1898, he was admitted to the Cumberland Bar, 
to the United States Circuit Court. He conducts a general law 
St. in Portland. 



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EBEN WINTHROP FREEMAN. 

Eben Winthrop Freeman was boru in Wellfleet, Mass., Sept. 12, 1S64, son of Ebenezer 
and Maria (Snow) Freeman. Attended Portland High School, and graduated from P.ow- 
doin College with degree of A. B., 18S5, A. M., in 1888, and Boston University Law School, 
LL. B., 1888. Married Nellie Grant Elliott, and has three children : Sylvia, Elliot, and 
Elizabeth Moor. Admitted to the bar April, 188S, and practiced in Portland. Republican. 
Address, Portland, Me. 



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SHERMAN I. (;OULD. 

Sherman I. (Jould, So Exchange St., Portland, Me., was born in Pennsylvania, Sept. 
27, 1871, the son of Isaac S. and Hattie (Day) Gould. Attended the common schools of 
Hiram, Me., and Portland High School, graduating from the latter in June, 18S9. Admit- 
ted to the bar in Portland, f )ctober, 189S, and has practiced law in that city. Republican. 




LKVl (;reenleaf. 

Son of Stephen and Farny (Taylori Greenleaf, was born Dec. 30, 1S49, in Starks, Me. 
Attended Starks Village school, Bloomfield Academy, Skowhegan, one year, Anson Acade- 
my, one year, Nichols Latin School, Lewiston, two years, and Westbrook Seminary, two 
years, graduating in I S73. Was a successful teacher in public schools. Married, tict. 3, 
1878, Adelaide, eldest daughter of Charles and Melissa Mason of Bethel, Me. No children. 
Admitted to Somerset Co. Bar, April 7, 1876. Practiced law in Pittstield until 1884, then 
in Lewiston until 1895, since then in Portland. County Attorney of Somerset Co. from 1879 
to 18S3 : Supervisor of Schools from 1879-84: chairman of Selectmen. Assessors &c. from 
1883-4. Democrat. 



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\V1 1,1.1AM H. GULLIVER. 
William H. (luUiver of Portland, Me., was born, Feb. 3, 1877, in that city. His par- 
ents were John Gulliver and .Adelaide Derby, .attended Portland High School, Mount 
Saint Louis Institute, Montreal, and Boston University Law School, Boston, Mass. ; Pres- 
ident of graduating class, iSgq. Read law with Henry A. Richardson, Boston, Mass. .Ad- 
mitted to bar of Cumberland County at Portland, .April terra, 1899, and has practiced in 
Portland. Independent in politics, is a Knight of Columbus. 





CHARLES EPWIN GURNKV. 

Charles Edwin ( hirney of Portland, Me., son of Charles E. < nirney and Sarah J. HuQ- 
newell, was born in that city, Feb. 15, 1874. (Graduated from Colby University, 1898. 
Married Miss E. (lertrude Barton, June 27, rgoi, at Waterville, Me. Admitted to the bar 
Aug. 28, igoo. Practiced law at Portland since that time. 



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Son of James Sullivan and Betsey (Staples) Hale, was born in Turner, Me., April 15, 
1S4S. 1< itted for college in Turner schools and Norway Academy, and graduated from 
Bowdoiu iniS69. Read law with his brother, Hon. Eugene Hale and L. A. Emery, Ells- 
worth, Me. Admitted to the bar at Portland , 1871, and began practice there. Married 
Margaret Rollins, 1880, and has two children, Katharine and Robert. City Solicitor, Port- 
land, 1879-80-81 ; member State Legislature from Portland, 1883-5. Republican. His line 
of ancestry is clearly traced to Thomas Hale of Walton-at- Stone, Hertfordshire, England, 
who with his wife emigrated to Massachusetts in 1635. A man of scholarly tastes and at- 
tainments, he possesses one of the finest private libraries in the city. He has a fondness for 
historical study and is a member of the Maine Historical .Society. Although speaking in 
all campaigns since 1872, he is not a professional politician. 




FKKTl.RICR HALK. 

Frederick Hale, son of Kugeue Hale and Mary I)ouj;las Chandler, was born in Detroit, 
Mich., ( )ct. 7, 1S74. Kducated at Lawrenceville School and Harvard College, from whicli 
he was graduated in 1896. Admitted to the bar in April, 1899, and has practiced law in 
Portland. Is Lieutenant-Colonel on the Staff of (lov. John F. Hill. Republican. Ad- 
dress. ^9 Kxchange St., Portland. Me. 




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FREDERICK H. HARFORD. 
K.irn, Cape Elizabeth, Me., December, 1850. Educated in public schools and fitted for 
oil ege with the late Prof. Hanson of WaterviUe. Read law in office of Hon. Clarence 
Male, being admitted to the bar 18S1. With others established the Cape Elizabeth Senti- 
nel and lor several years was assistant editor. Later returned to office of Mr. Hale and the 
late -•^- A. Strout, where he remained until removing; to ^i 1-2 Exchange St., twelve years 
P^"'tl "^ "^*'°"}''=°t'al 1" securing a charter for operating a double-end ferry between 
rortland and bo Portland, and laving out a highway in connection therewith to a suitable 

anding place. Local counsel. Swift & Co., Hammond Beef and Provision Co., and other 
'?'"?f.t'"S'I'ess houses. Director, People's Ferry Co., Island Ferry Co., and Loan and 
imilding Associations. One of the incorporator^ of Casco & Portland Association ; also 

uunder of .So. Portland Loan and Building Association. Appointed Judge of Municipal 
Court, So. Portland, October, 1899. 11 J s 



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OSCAR H. HERSKY. 
Son of Levi and Mary J. Hersey, was born in Freeport, Me., April g, 1852. Educat 
edat Bath Higli Scliool and Litchfield Academy. Married Ida A. Berry, Aug. 3. 1879. a; f 
has three children : Augustus M., Caroline B., and Avilla M. Studied law with Hon 
George D. Bisbee. Admitted to Oxford County Bar, March, 1877. Practiced in Buckf e 
and Portland. Is member of firm of Foster & Hersey. County Attorney, i8S6tot8i;i 
Representa tive to Legislature, 1891 ; State Senator, 1893, all for Oxford County. Mem 
ber Evening Star Lodge, No. 147, F. & A. M., Buckfield, Me. ; member Mount Vernoi 
R. A. Chapter, Portland, and Portland Commandery Knights Templar; and men:iber Nez 
inscott Lodge, No. 104, I. O. O. F., Buckfield. .Always a Republican. Address, Port 
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John Howard Hill of Portland, Me., was born in Limington, Me., Nov. 25, 1S64. His 
parents were John and Clara L. (Webster) Hill. Educated at Limington Academy and 
Dartmouth College, from which he was graduated in 1S87. Married Grace J. Nash, June 
14, 1S94, and has one son, John W. Hill, born Nov. 2, 1S95. Admitted to the bar in Port- 
land, 1890, and has practiced in that city. Representative to Legislature from Portland, 
1S95 and 1897. Judge of Portland Municipal Court from March 10, 1S99, to date. Always 
a Republican. 



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Hiram Knowltou, K.sq., of Portland, Trustee of the Maine School for the Deaf, was 
born in New Portland, Me., Aug. i, 182?, son of William and Mary Knowlton. Educated 
in town schools and Farmington Academy. Married Sabrina Chapman and has had three 
children, Wm. J. Knowlton, Esq., of Portland, being the only surviving one. .Admitted to 
Bar in 1S61, and later, to Federal Courts. Practiced law in Mercer, Skowhegan, and Port- 
land. Been County Treasurer, Clerk of Supreme Judicial Court, twice Representative to 
Maine Legislature, member State Valuation Commission, Overseer Bates College, and 
Trustee of Maine Central Institute. Republican. 



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WM. J. KNOWLTON. 

Wm. J. Knowlton, son of Hiram and Sabrina W. Knowlton, was born in Starks, Me. 
Kducated in public and private schools. Married Vetto C. Tibbetts. Was admitted to 
Somerset County Bar in 1872, and has practiced law in Skowhegan and Portland. Was 
Representative to Maine Legislature in Sixty seventh and Sixty-eighth sessions, and is also 
Trustee of State Normal Schools. Republican. Address, Portland, Me. 



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PHILIP J. LARRABEE. 
Son of John S. and Lucy T. (Libbyi Larrabee, was born in Scarborough, Me., April 
12, 1S44. Attended Scarborough and Portland schools, and graduated from Tufts College, 
Massachusetts, 1867. Married Sarah L. Ballard, Buxton, Jan. i, 1872, and has three chil- 
dren : Philip F. Larrabee, Emily D. Larrabee, and Helen S. Larrabee. Admitted to bar, 
May 19, 1869, Supreme Judicial Court, Cumberland County, and has practiced in Portland, 
Me. Democratic in politics. Independent in exercise of right of suffrage. .Address, Port- 
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JOSKFH AI.VAH I.OCKK. 

Son of Stephen and Lucinda (Clark) Locke, born, Hollis, Me., Dec. 25, 184.?. Educat- 
ed in Biddeford schools, graduating from High School, 1S61, from Bowdoin College, 1865, 
being class salutatorian. " Taught two years in Portland High School ; member of School 
Committee several years. .Admitted to practice law in State Courts, 1S6S, U. S. Courts, 
iS6g. In 1880, formed a partnership with his brother, Ira S. Locke, under firm name of 
Locke & Locke. Member of Legislature, 1877 and 1879: Republican nominee for Speak- 
er of House, 1879, but defeated by combined vote of r)emocratic and (Greenback Represen- 
tatives. President of Senate, 1880 and 1881.2 ; member, Covernor's Council, 1883-7 ; for 
past 20 years. President, Board of Trustees, Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Female Col- 
lege ; member, Portland Athletic Club, Maine Historical Soc, Portland Natural History 
Soc, Sons of tlie American Revolution, Masonic fraternity ; Crand Senior Warden, Crand 
Kncampment, Knia;hts Templar of LI. S. Married, Aug. '27, 1883, Miss Florence Perley 
and has tour ciiildren : ( Irace Perlev, John Richards, Allan Steplien, Joseph A. Locke. 




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IRA STEPHEN LOCKE. 

Son of Stephen l.ocke and Lucinda Clark, was born in Biddeford, Me., Feb. 4. i853- 
Attended public schools in Biddeford, graduating from the High School, 1870 ; also Bow- 
doin College, graduating with degree of A. B., 1874, and A. M. in 1877. Married Miss 
Ella P. Wright, of Portland, Sept. 3, 1889. Admitted to the bar, Supreme Judicial Court, 
at Portland, Oct. 13, .876, and to U. S. Circuit Court, Jan. 7, 1884. Practiced law in Port- 
land, and in copartnership with his brother, Hon. Joseph A. Locke, since Jan. i, 1880. 
Has held no political office. Was member of General Conference, in 1900, of Methodist 
Episcopal Church. Member of Maine Historical Society, etc. Republican. Address, 180 
Middle St., Portland, Me. 




FRANK D. MARSHALL. 
Sou of Hon. Kdward S. and Sarah Dennett Marshall, both of York, Me., was born in 
Portland, Me., May, 1S70. Attended Berwick Academy, South Berwick, Me., 1SS5-9 ; Har- 
vard College, 1^89-93 ; Harvard Law School, 1893-6. Married Helen Walker, daughter of 
the late John F. Walker of .South Berwick, in 1S97. Admitted to the bar at S. J. Court, 
York County, 1S96. Practiced law in Portland since fall of 1896. Is at present associated | 
witli Hon. Geo. ^L Seiders, .Attorney-General of Maine, at 93 Exchange St. Republican. | 



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C. p. MATTOCKS. 

PhilW ^i "/"■'•' «'' '^^^'■"'^^ ^- Mattocks, born, Danville, Vt., Oct. ii, ,840. (Iraduated 
Ph.llM.MAndover,Mas.., Academy .Ss^Boudoia College,' ,862, aud Harvard La w School', 
1.1.. « i,%7. Married, Portland. Me., June 27, 1871, and has two daughters M;,rtr-,,-^, 

Fri;rfsS-i'nrhifo"'';"^'''"'r^'^-"^^°"/-^°^^'^''"'^' Admitt^ro'tte^'SpoXd, 

Ke re enttlve ^t.r I '"V" '''^' Si'-'i ^""°'r A"o'-°ey Cumberland Co., i869-,S72 
\\<rrd'sFa' ti^i'^''' I-'lg'^l^'"';-^- 'f°-84, member Executive Commission or Maine 
lieu enant .vt'h mI f?f .^^' -'."''^'' ''^ ^J."^^'^' ^^"^erland Co., 1900. Republican. Firs 
coloner mIv c V P '■^' ^"f-,!'- 'i^'' '^P'^"'?' ^-^"- t. 'SS^, major, Dec. 22, 1863, 
lionor rom ['on', f -'V ^'"^r,""'''' brigadier-general for gallant service ; received medal o 
June ■ S6c iTnn Ik^ S°'7'c ^'"'t ?^''°^ ^'■^"''' V=»--^P>-il 6. ■^65 ; mustered out 
•-enei'al If 's |/P°° ""'break of bpanish-American war, he was appointed brigadier- 
,^^ne,al L'. S. \o!uiiteers,June 9, 1898. Honorably discharged Oct.31, 1898, at close of war 





Son of Rev. Huali M. and Elvira (Wight) McQuillan, was born, April 18, 1849, Naples, 
Me. Attended common schools, North Bridgton Academy, Gorham Seminary, graduating 
in 1870; and Bowdoin College, graduating, 1875. Married Marv F. Robie, daughter of 
Ex-Gov. Robie, Feb. 5, iSgi, and has one daughter, Harriet Robie McQuillan, born Mar. 
14, 1894. Admitted to bar, Supreme Judicial Court of Maine, Oct. 14, 1S79 ; Circuit Court 
of U. .S., Nov. 21, 1890; Supreme Court of United States at Washington, D. C, .April 25, 
1892. Practiced at Casco, Me., one year, I S79-80 ; at Portland, Me., since October, 1880. 
Judge Advocate General on (Jovernor's staff from June 6, 1881, to Jan. 3, 1883. Dec. i, 
1892, the law firm of Bradbury & McQuillan was formed and continued until the senior 
partner was appointed U. S. District Attorney. Town Clerk and Supervisor of Schools, 
Casco, 1S79-80; while in college, was Supervisor of Schools, Raymond, Me. Republican. 



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DENNIS A. MEAHER. 

Dennis A. Meaher of Portland, Me., was born in Gardiner, Me., Feb. 21, 1847, the son 
of James M. and Alice L. Meaher. Was educated in Manhattan College, New York, from 
which he graduated in 1867. Married Alice L. Gallison, Nov. 25,1891. Admitted to the 
bar, October 1875, and has practiced in Portland. Democrat. 



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AUGUSTUS F. MOULTOX. 

Augustus F. Moulton, gS Exchange St., Portland, Me., son of Freedom and Sluiah 
Carter) Moulton, was born in Jay, Franklin Co., Me., May i, 1848. .Attended commun 
schools, (lorhani Seminary, Saco High School, Westbrook Seminary, and Bowdoin College. 
(Iraduated from Westbrook Seminary, 1869, Bowdoin College, 1873 ; tutor in Bowdoin Col- 
lege, 1874. Unmarried. .Admitted to the bar in Cumberland Co., October, 1876, and prac- 
ticed law in Portland. Member of the LegisLxtare, i878-i:!79, M.iyor of Dasriug 1S9S, .Al- 
derman of Portland iS^g-u^oa, (chairm xn 1900). Repbulican. 



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DAVlIi K. MOULTON. 
David K. Moulton of South Portland, Me., son of I'avid (). and Mehitable P. ^Woiiii- 
wood) Moulton, was born in Falmouth, Me., Sept. 16,1871. Attended Westbrook Semi- 
nary, Deering, Me., graduating, 1888, Yale University, New Haven, Conn., graduating 
from the Law School, 1897, and taught in Yale Law School, 1898. Also studied law with 
Hon. E. C. Reynolds and was admitted to the bar, April 19, 1898, and is practicing in Port- 
land. City Solicitor, South Portland, from 1899 to date. Representative from South Port- 
land to the Seventieth Legislature of Maine. Is a Mason. Republican. 




STEPHEN C. PERRY. 
SteplienC. Perry, Portland, Me., was born in Bath, Oct. ii, 1858. His family remov- 
ed to I'ortland soon after his birth, where he attended the public schools and business col- 
lege. Married Charlotte 1. Littlejohn, of Portland, in November, 1877. They have two 
children, Elmer, aged iS years, and .Stephen C, Jr., aged 1 1 years. Entering the employ 
of the law firm of Howard & Cleaves, he took up the study of law, and was admitted to 
practice, C)ctober term, 1S82, Supreme Judicial Court at Portland. After the decease of 
Judge Howard, the firm of Nathan & Henry B. Cleaves was formed, and later Mr. Perry 
was admitted as a member. The present members are Ex-Cov. Henry H. Cleaves and Mr. 
Perry, Judge Nathan Cleaves having deceased in September, 1S92. Democrat. He is a 
prominent member of the Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. 




Barrett Potter of Brunswick, Me., was born in Readliekl, Me., April 19, 1S57, son of 
I laniel F. and Albina A. Potter. Attended Brunswick High School, Phillips Exeter Acad- 
emy, and Bowdoin College, graduating in 1878. Unmarried. Admitted to the bar in Port- 
land, 18S6, and has practiced law in Brunswick. Has been an instructor in Bowdoin Col- 
lege, and is now Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Bowdoin College, Republican. 




V. p. Pride of Westbrook, Me., son of Dwiaal Pride and Sarah S. Libby, was born in 
that city, Jan. 31, 1874. (Iraduated from Westbrook High School, 1892, University of 
Maine, 1896, and took a two years' post graduate course at Boston University Law School. 
Admitted to the bar, April, 1900, and is practicing in Westbrook. Served twice on School 
Committee of Westbrook ; at present Alderman of that city. Republican. 




JAMES LYMAN RACKLEFF. 
James I.yman Rackleff was born in Portland, Me., Feb. g, tSj6. He took a prepara- 
tory course at North Bridgton Academy, entering Yale College in 1S52, at the age of six- 
teen, and graduating in the famous class of fifty-six. He received the degree of A. M. in 
1859. After leaving Yale I aw School, he continued his studies in law olfices in Connecti- 
cut and Louisiana, and was admitted to the bar in Illinois in 1859, and in Maine in 1S62, 
Married Marcia Woodman Miller, Oct. 30, 1877, and had one daughter, Edith Catharine, 
born Sept. 8, .8S0, died May 2, 1897. He was engaged in the assessment and collection of 
U. S. Internal Revenue taxes from 1863 till December, 1SS6, when he resumed the practice 
of law in Portland. Always a Republican. 



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JOSKI'H l;. KKEI). 
Born in Orrington, Me.. April 24, 1S5.S, eldest son of Joseph B. Reed, a sea captain, 
and Maria A. ( Bartlett ) Reed. .Attended public schools of Orrington, Maine \Vesle\an 
Seminary, graduating in iS7g, and Howdoin College, graduating in class of i.^^.S^. Kngagtd 
in teaching in Maine and New Hampshire for several years. Studied law with Nathan 
and Henry B. Cleaves, and was admitted to Cumberland Bar in 1S89; since which time he 
has practiced law in Portland, where he still resides. Married Alfaretta A. Snare of Wes- 
ton, Mass., 1^97. Elected Register of Probate, Cumberland County, i8g6 and re-elected, 
iqoo. Has always taken a deep interest in politics, serving several years on Republican 
City Committee of Portland. Always a Republican. 



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EDWARD CLAYTdN REYNOLDS. 

Son of Lorenzo D. and Elvira L. (Wing) Reynolds ; born Bra intree, Mass. Nov .5, 
,Sq6 Attended common schools, Cape Elizabeth. Me. Graduated, Portland Hiisiness 
College 1S74 • Cape Elizabeth High School, 1S77 ; Georgetown Lniversity Law School, 
,SH6, po'st graduate course. Admitted to Cumberland Bar, January 18S0, and has practic- 
ed in Portland, continuously. Member Cape ^I'^^beth School Board, 6 years ;Cerk, 
Light-house Board, Washington, D. C. .884-6; Register of Probate Cumberland County. 
i8Sq-g7 ; Member, Maine Senate, 1897-.901 ; Mayor, city of So. Port and, -Sgg-igo'- 1-e- 
publican. Served as president, Portland Young Men s Republican Club Portland Club 
Past Chancellors Asso'n, Me. -State Relief Asso'n Cape Llizabeth Soldiers and Sailors 
Monument Asso'n. Member, Me. and Cumberland Bar Asso ns Me Historical Society, 
Me Genealogical Societv, the ( Irange ; a Knight lemplar Mason, kmght ot Pyth'as, being 
representative to the supreme bodv from Maine. Address, Pleasantdale, So. Portland, Me. 



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Born, Wilmot, X. H., Aug. 7, 1869, son of Rev. Horace P.. and Clarissa J. Sawyer. 
Educated in public schools of Brunswick and Adams Academy, (Juincy, Mass., graduating 
iuiSSg. Paid his expenses at school by clerking, selling books, etc., and while studying 
law, by teaching school, and feels justly entitled to a diploma from the school of "' Hard 
Knocks." Married, Aug. 18, i8g6, Blanche May Broun of Yarmouth, and has two chil- 
dren. Admitted to the bar at December term S. J. Court, in Eath, Me., 1S95. Practiced 
law at Brunswick ever since admission ; a strictly professional man. Has never been a 
candidate for any office. A believer in the original principles of the Democratic party. 

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r.EORGE MELVILLE SEIDERS. 
Born, Union, Me., Jan. 15, 1844. In 1862, enlisted in Co. 15 24th Me. VoL Inf. Fitted 
for college at Lincoln Academy, Newcastle, Me., and graduated from Bowdoin College < 
1872. Married Clarice S. Hayes of North Yarmouth, Nov. 24, 1S72. Read law with Hon. 
Thomas B. Reed and was admitted to the bar in October, 1S78. Appointed Asst. U. S. 
Counsel in the Alabama Court of Claims in 18S5 and acted in that capacity during the con- 
tinuance of that court. Mr. Seiders was elected County Attorney for Cumberland County 
in 1885 and was re-elected in 1887 : was Representative to State Legislature in 1878, mem- 
ber of the State Senate in 1892, re-elected in 1894 and unanimously chosen president of that 
body. He is now a member of the Republican State Committee, and holds the office of At- 
torney-General of the State. 



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EDWARD EVERETT STONE. 

Edward Everett Stone, son of Edmund and Esther (Montee) Stone, was born in Frank- 
lin, N. H., Mar. 29, 1872. Educated at New Hampton Institution, New Hampshire. Read 
law with .Strout, Gage, and .Strout, and was admitted to the bar at Portland, Me., Oct. ig, 
1S99 ; U. S. Court, Portland, May iS, 1901 ; has already established a large law practice in 
that city, and is rising rapidly with brilliant prospects. Married, Oct. 2, igoi, to Mabel 
Ellen Pine, daughter of James A. Pine of Portland. .Always a Republican. Address, 8S^ 
Exchange St., Portland, Me. 



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HERBERT MILTON SYLVESTER. 
Born, Lowell, Mass., Feb. 20, 1849, son of Ezekiel J. aud Miriam T. Sylvester. .At- 
tended North Bridgton Academy and there titted for Dartmouth, but at once entered 
the study of law at Portland. Admitted to Cumberland Bar, 1872 ; practiced in Portland 
until 1885 : admitted to Suffolk Bar, 1SS6 : practiced in Boston until 1899 ; appointed Trial 
Justice, igoo ; Game Warden, 1901. Well known as a writer of Nature books and stories ; 
also a magazine writer. Is called by the London Saturday Review " the Richard Jeffries 
of New England,— his sketches of rural life have a piquant American flavor." Always a 
Republican. Address, Otisfield, Me. 



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WILLIAM WllMlKRY THOMAS. 
Son of Elias Thomas and Helen (Brown) Thomas, was born in Portland, April iS, 
1873. Attended public schools, Portland Latin School, and graduated from Bowdoin Col- 
lege, 1894. Member of Theta of Delta Kappa Epsilon and Miller Chapter of Phi Delta 
Phi. Studied law at Leland Stanford, Jr., University, California, 1895-7. Married Mary 
Abbott Cate of Baltimore, May 15, 1900, and has one son, Widgery Thomas, born Feb. 22, 
1901. Admitted to the bar, April, 1S9S. Republican. Address, Portland, Me. 




LEVI TURNER. 
Horn, Somerville, Me., 1S59, son of Levi and Naomi Turner. Paid way through pre- 
paratory course and college by teaching. Attended Coburu Classical Institute, Bucksport 
Seminary ; graduated from Maine Central Institute, 1 881, from Bowdoin College, 1886. 
Member of Maine House, 1S89. Supt. of .Schools, Rockland. .Attended Boston Universi- 
ty Law School. Law student with .A. P. Gould and Congressman Littlefield. Admitted to 
Knox Bar, 1891. Married Mary Elizabeth Sampson, Waldoboro. Four years Recorder, 
Portland Municipal Court. Member law firm, Libby, Robinson & Turner. One of the 
ablest of younger members of Cumberland Bar. Diligent student of the science of Juris- 
prudence .ind of law upon its institutional, historical, ethical and philosophical side. 
Always a Republican. Address, Portland, Me. 

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Korn in ( Ireeinvood, Me., May 2, 1S41, son of (ieorge VV. and Lucy (Hilborn) Verrill. 
Graduated at Xorway Academy, supplemented by two year;' study under tutors 011 college 
lines. Began reading law, 1S61. Admitted to Bar of Maine, 1S67; to U. S. Court, 1S72. 
Residence," Portland, Me. Republican. Married Augusta, daughter of Sylvester B. Beck- 
ett of Portland : has two children : Cora (md. Round) and Cieorge B. In 1891, appointed 
by Covernor, Commissioner upon Gettysburg battlefield monuments. Collaborated in ed- 
iting " Maine at (Gettysburg." Military Service, 1862-5, Army of Potomac, i^t''^ 
field. P'irst Sergeant, '2nd and ist Lieutenant, and Captain, 17th Me. Regt. Detailed 
.\cting .Adjutant", ten months, 1S64 ; in 1S65, on brigade staffs, as Acting Asst. Adjutant- 
(Jeneral, A. ,A. Inspector-Gen., and Aide-de-camp. Served upon (General Courts Martial, 
sometimes as Judge-.Advocate : also upon a Geneial Military Commission, cases of otticers. 
Member of G. A. R., aad Military ( Irder of Loyal Legion of U. S. 



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HARRY RUST VIR(;iX. 
Harry Rust Virgin, son of tlie late Judge William Wirt Virgin and Sarah Hall 
(Cole) Virgin, was born in Norway, Me., Aug. 25, 1854. He attended the Norway Liberal 
Institute, Norway, Westbrook Seminary, Portland, and Tufts College, graduating from 
tlie seminary in 1875 and from the college in 1879. Married Miss Emma F. Harward, Feb. 
2;,, 1900. Admitted to Cumberland Bar, 1882, and U. S. Supreme Court 1SS8. Member of 
Portland Common Council, 1896-97, President of the same, 1S97. Representative to the 
Legislature 1899-igoo ; Senator, 1901 ; served on Judiciary Committee during both ses- 
sions ; chairman of committee on Legislative appointments, also chairman of committee 
on Covernor's Message in 1901. Politics, Republican. 



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EDWARD WARRKN WHKELKK. 
Kchvaid Warren Wlieeler was born iu I'.riinsu ick, Me., April 13, 1S76. He was edu- 
cated in the public schools of l!runswicl<. and at llowduin (.'ollege. He was admitted to the 
Cumberland Bar on April 21, 1900, and in October of that year formed a partnership with 
Weston Thompson of Brunswick under the tirm name of Thompson and W'heeler. He is a 
member of the Superintending School Committee of Brunswick and a director in several 
local corporations. He is a Republican in politics and a Unitarian in religion. 



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ROBKRT TRKAT WHITEHOUSE. 
Robert Treat Whitehouse, son of William Penn Whitehouse and Evelyn M. Treat, 
was born, Mar. 27, 1870, in Augusta, Me. Attended schools of Augusta, graduating from 
Cony High School in 1S87, Harvard University, 1891. and Harvard Law School, 1S93. Mar- 
ried Florence Brooks and has two sons, William Penn Whitehouse, 2nd, and Robert Treat 
Whitehouse, Jr. Admitted to the bar in .April, 1894, and practiced in Portland, Me. He 
is author of " Equity, Jurisdiction, Pleading and Practice in Maine."' Has been member 
of School Committee, Portland, and County Attorney, Cumberland Countv. Kepublican. 
.Address, Union Mutual Building, Portland, Me. 




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STEPHF.N C. VVHITMORE. 
Stephen C Whitmore, son of Samuel and Helen M. (Stinson) Whitmore, was born in 
Bowdoinhani, Me., July 19, 1S50. Educated in town schools, at Kent's Hill, and at Bow- 
doin College, graduating in the class of 1875. Married, and has two children, L. Cecil and 
H. Louise. .Admitted to the bar, at Augusta, in 1876, and has practiced law in Gardiner. 
Held office of secretary of Kennebec County Republican committee twelve years ; mem- 
ber of City Council of (iardiner, fifteen years; member School Committee, Brunswick. 
Republican. 



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JOHN S. WHITK. 

Born, Portland, Me., Oct. 27, iS,j8, sou of Darius and Mary V. White. Attended High 
School at Portland and South Paris, Bethel and Waterville .Academies, Waterville College, 
and Harvard University. A widower, and has three children. .Admitted to Cumberland 
liar i860 and Cook Co. Bar, Illinois, 1865 : has practiced law in Chicago and Portland, and 
at present is located in Naples, Me. Was formerly editor of Maine Temperance Journal. 
Portland, and Assistant-Editor of Portland Evening Courier. Has lectured in Maine and 
the West, and traveled extensively in the United States, Europe, and Mexico. .Author of 
" Humanics." published by Funk .S: Wagnalls Co., 189^ Has been Superintendent of 
Schools. Orderly Sergeant Co. E 17th Me. Member of Legislature igoi-02, serving on 
Committees on Elections and Federal Relations. Iiemocrat. 



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EDWARD H. \V ILSdN. 

Edward H. Wilson of Portland, Maine, son of Edward H. B. and Krancina (.fringell) 
Wilson, was born in Orouo. Me. Nov. 3, 1870. Was educated at Eryeburg Academy, grad- 
uating in 18S8, and Bowdoin College, graduating in 1892. Read law with Symonds, .Snow 
& Cook. Admitted to Cumberland County Bar, .April, 1895, and has practiced law in Port- 
land. Republican. 



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SCOTT WILSON. 

Scott Wilson of Portland, Me., was born in Kalmouth, Me., thirty-two years a.^o. His 
parents were Nathaniel B. and l.oenama P. Wilson. Attended district schools, Creeley 
Institute, Nichols I-atin School, graduating iS88, 'iate^ College, graduating 1892, and Ui i- 
versity of Pennsylvania. Married Klizabeth M. Bodge, Dec. 24, 1895, and has one son, 
Nathaniel Webb Wilson. Admitted to the bar at Portland, April term, 1895, and is prac- 
ticing in Portland. City Solicitor, Deering, 189S; member of Common Council, Portland, 
1899 ; President of Common Council, 1900 : Assistant County Attorney for Cumberland 
County 1901 ; is director and Attorney of Deering I,<jan & Building .Association : member 
of Board of Overseers of Bates College. Republican. 



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CYRUS NATHAN BLANCH A KD. 

Cyrus Nathan F.lancliard was born, Oct. 6. 1H69, in Wilton, Franklin County, Maine, 
where he now resides. His paternal ancestors came from Wales ift,?q. Cn his mother's 
side he is of Scotch descent. Educated in common schools of Wilton, Farmington Normal 
School, Anson Academy, and was graduated from Bates College, Lewiston, Me., 1^92. 
Principal of Dexter (Me.) High School, two years. Read law with Hon. J. C. Holman of 
Farmington and was admitted to the bar in iSg6, and has been actively and successfully en- 
gaged in the practice of his profession in Wilton. Fleeted Representative to the Maine 
Legislature, 1896, State Senator, 189S, serving upon important committees in both House 
and Senate. Is a prominent Mason, holding membership in the Commandry (Knights 
Templar) and the Mystic Shrine, also member of Knights of Pythias and Grange. 



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JOSKPH C. HOLMAN. 
Joseph (_'. Holman, son of Elijah and Mercy T. Holnian, was born in I)ixfield, Me., 
March i6, 1845. Married Mittie F. Currier, Farmington, Me., and has three children : 
Josie M., Currier C, and Marguerite Holman. Admitted to the bar at Paris, Me., Decem- 
ber, 1860, and has practiced law in Phillips and Farmington. Has held various town offices. 
Clerk of Courts, 1874-80 ; County Attorney, 18S3-7 ; State Senator, 1S93-4 ; member of Gov. 
Cleaves' Council, 1S95-6; first Treasurer, Phillips Savings Bank, trustee, Franklin County 
Savings Bank fourteen years; President and director of First National Bink of t'arming- 
ton since its incorporation, iSgo. Republican. Address, Farmington, Me. 

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NEWELL P. NOBLE. 

N P Noble was boni in (Oxford, Me., and is 45 years of age. Educated in the com - 
mon schools Hebron Academy, and Bates College, graduating from the latter in 1877 
leacher in Phillips High School, 1877-7S; read law in the oSce of Elias Field; entere 1 
into the business of general merchandise and lumbering supplies at Phillips ; engaged in 
dry and fancy goods business at Phillips from 1881-98 ; then resumed the study of law and 
was adniitted to the Bar in Franklin Co. in 1899; now a member of the law firm, Timber- 
lake ^: Noble. Is Treasurer of Phillips Savings Bank ; has served many years on school 
board and was Supt. of Schools from 1894-98. In the last Legislature served on the Com- 
mittee on Engrossed Bills, Senatorial Votes, Legal Affairs, Banks and Banking, Inland 
t ishenes and « ,ame, and was Chairman of Committee on Claims. Past Master of Blue 
Mountain Lodge F. & A. M., and is Past Eminent Commander of Pilgrim Coramandery at 
harmington. Republican. 



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KRKMONT E. TUMBKRLAKK. 
Born, Livermore, Me., July iS, 1S56, son of Nathan and Adelia Millett Timberlake. 
Educated in the public schools of his native town, and Monmouth and Wilton Academies. 
Married, June 16, 18S3, Miss Emma Augusta Crover of Bethel, wlio died April 27, 1SS7, 
and has three children : Millie (Irover, Leonard l''remont, and Emma Augusta. .Admitted 
to the bar at Earmington 1SS2, and has since practiced law at Phillips. Has beentreasi 
of Phillips & Rangeley R. R., attorney for same road, attorney for Sandy River R. 



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ROSCOK HKNKV THOMPSON. 
Son of Oakes and Livonia Thompson, was born in Hartford, Me. Educated at Kent's 
Hill and Hebron Academy. Married Helen Crafts at Jay, Maine, and has three sons : Carl 
Crafts, Otho Henry, and Percival Wheeler Thompson. Admitted to the bar at Paris, Me., 
and Boston, Mass., State and United States Courts. Practiced at Canton, Me., and P.os- 
ton. Has been postmaster of Canton ; Town Clerk and Treasurer of same town ; Clerk in 
U. S. Bankruptcy Court, Boston, one year ; Justice Municipal Court, Boston, ten years. 
Independent in politics. Address, Jay, Franklin Co., Me. 



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HKRBKRT S. WIXC. 

Herl)eit S. Wing of Kingt;elcl, Me., was born in Turner. Me., .-Xpril 2, 1S67. Parents 
were ."^aniuel I'., and Mary A. Wing. KcUicaled in coninuni and liigh schools, and [''arniing 
t(jn .Normal School, graduating in class of 1S90. Married .\lila E. P.atchelder, Jan. 12, 
1SS7, and has two sens : Earl 1.. at.d Mi'ton Jewel Wing. Admitted to Franklin I'ar, 
February term, i.''95i and has practiced law in Kingfield since April of that year. 'Ireasur 
er of Kingfield Savings Banli, County Alt irney, from Jan. i, 1901. Republican. 



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K. CARRol.l. lUKRlI.L. 
Riirn, Fll^worth, Me., Aug 2, 1^7^, the son of (has. I', and Fannie (Forsaithi P.urrill. 
Attended the piibF.c sclio )ls and lloston I'niversity Fau Sthool. Married F.tliel (iile.s 
lune 7, i><q3. Handles insurance business in connection with his law practice. Is a direct- 
or of Hurrill Nati.mal Bank of Ellsworth, First National Bank of Bar Harbor, Trustee and 
Assistant Treasurer of Hauc.)ck County Savings Bank of Ellsworth. Member of tlie House 
in the Seventieth Legislature, serving on Committee on Mercantile .\ffairs and Insurance, 
also on Committee on Reform School, Republican. 



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KDWARD EVKRKTT CHASE. 
I'.oni, I'.kiehill, Me., March 19, 1S61, son of Melatiah K. and Eliza Wescott Chase. 
Educated at Bluehill Academy, Westbrook Seminary, Hallowell Classical School, and a 
short time at Howdoin College. Married Miss Edith M. Lord, June 5, 1884, and has six 
children, two boys and four girls. He was four years associated with his father as mer- 
chant and granite contractor under the tirm name of ^E K. Chase & Son. Read law with 
I hief Justice Wiswel!, was admitted to Hancock liar iSS.S, and has since practiced law in 
r.kiehill. He has held various town offices, was Postmaster four years. Judge of Munici- 
pal Court eight years, Representative to Legislature 1885, delegate to the Republican 
National Convention at St. Louis 1S96, member of Gov. Hill's Council igoi 02. .-Mways a 
Republican. 



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OSCAR F. FKI.LOWS. 

Oscar F. Fellows was born in Bristol, N. H., Sept. lo, 1S58, son of Milo and Susan D. 
lellows. Attended school in New Hampshire, graduating from New Hampton in 1S75. 
Married F.va M. Fling in 1S83, and has two children, Raymond and Frank Fellows. Ad- 
mitted to the bar in Maine, April 10, 1881, and practiced in Bucksport, Me. Was County 
Attorney for Hancock County from 1885 to 1887. Member of Legislature, 1901-2, serving 
,,n Committee on Legal Affairs, (;overnor's Message, and on Councilor Apportionment. 
Republican. Address, Bucksport, Me. 



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HON. KUr.ENE HAl.K. 
Born, Turner, Me., June g, 1S36. Admitted to the bar in 1857 and co.n nanced prac- 
tice at tlie age of 20 ; for nine successive years was attorney for Hancock Co.: member of 
Maine Legislature in 1S67-6S and 'So ; elected to the 41st, 42nd, 43d, 44th, and 45th Con- 
gresses ; appointed Postmaster-General by President Grant but declined, also declined the 
office of Secretary of Navy tendered by President Hayes. Received degree of LL. D. from 
Bates, Bowdoin, and Colby University. Was elected to the U. S. Senate to succeed Han- 
nibal Hamlin, and took his seat March 4, i"*^' : "'as re-elected in '87, '93, and '99. His 
term of service will expire March },, igov Republican. Address, Ellsworth, Me. 




HANNIHAI. F.MF.KV HAMLIN'. 
Born, Hampden, Me., Aug. 22, 1S5S, son of Hon. Hannibal and Ellen Emery Hamlin. 
(Graduated from Colby University 1S79, Boston University Law School 1S82 : also studied 
at Columbia Law School in Washington. Is the law pattner of Hon. Eugene Hal3, U. S. 
Senator from Maine, and has practiced in Ellsworth, Me., since 18S3. Member of House 
'^9.^-95 ! served as Judge-Advocate on Staff of (!ov. Powers ; member of the Senate 1901- 
02, and President of that body ; also a member of Gov. Hill's Staff. One of the three 
commissioners for Maine on the L'niformity of Legislation. A member and officer of many 
social clubs in Ellsworth. Alwavs a Republican. 



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DAXIKI, E. HURLEV 



Daniel E. Hurley was born in Ellsworth, Me., July 14, 1872. Education was received 
in the schools of his native town and at the Boston University Law School. Was admitted 
to the bar in Ellsworth, in 1895 and since that time has practiced his profession in that city. 
Democrat. 



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JOHN R. REDMAN. 
John P.. Redman of Ellsworth, Me., son of Erastu-s and Sarah .\. Redman, was born 
in Urooksville, Me., June ii, 1S48. Attended public schoals, Phillips .Andover .\cademy, 
and Bowdoin College, graduating in 1S70. Never married. Admitted to Hancock County 
IJar, 1S72, and has practiced law in Ellsworth. Supervisor of Schools, Ellsworth, City So- 
licitor, Mayor of Ellsworth, 18S4, 1885, Collector of Internal Revenue for Maine, Collector 
of Customs, Frenchman's Bay District, Judge of Ellsworth Municipal Court and Referee 
in Bankruptcy. 



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El.MKR P. SPOFFORl). 

Elmer P. Spoffoi'd was born in Heer Isle. Me., thirty-eight years ago. Educated in 
common schools and Westbrook Seminary. Married. County Attorney for Hancock 
County from 1888 to i8g2. Supervisor of Census for Second District in igoo. Member of 
Senate i8qj-qi;, and the Representative session of iqoi-02, serving on Committee on Judici- 
ary. Republican. .Address, Lieer Isle, Me. 



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GEORGE M. WARREN. 
Son of rhomas and Lydia T. Warren, was born in Deer Isle in 1S49. Educated at 
Kent's Hill, graduating in JS71, and at Wesleyan University, Middletown, Conn., graduat- 
ing in 1875. .Admitted to Hancock Co. Bar in 1S7S and has since practiced in Castine. 
Married Mary E. Parker, Feb. 13, 1S79, and has one son, Raymond Thomas Warren, a 
sophomore in Howdoin College. Was County .Attorney five years ; Member of Governor's 
Council, 1887-88 ; Maine House, 1S89; Collector of Customs for District of Castine under 
Presidents Harrisou, McKinley, and Roosevelt. Is a trustee of the State Normal Schools. 
Republican. 



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CHARLES L. ANDREWS. 
Son of Geo. H. and Sarah S. Andrews, was born in Monmouth, Me., April g, 1S64. 
Attended Monmouth Academy and VV'aterville Classical Institute, graduating iSSi. Mar- 
ried Annie L. Gardner. Admitted to the bar October, 18S5. Practiced law in Winthrop 
until iSqo, in Gardiner until iSgj, a? member of the firm of Spear & Andrews, and since 
then in Augusta as member of firm of Heath and Andrews. Member of Superintending 
School Committee, Winthrop, 1889-go, Board of Registration, Gardiner, 1893-5 ; City So- 
licitor, Gardiner, 1894-5. Republican. 



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WILL C. ATKINS. 
Son of Kdwin H. and ^lary E. Atkins of Kennebunkport, Me., was born in Hallowell, 
Me., Aug. 25, 1S73. Educated in Cardiner High School and Yale Law School, graduating 
from the former in 1S92, and from the latter in i.Sq6. Married. Admitted to the bar, Octo- 
ber, 1894, and has practiced in Cardiner, Me., where he now resides Has held office of 
City Solicitor, President of Common Council, President of Eoard of Aldermen. Was edi- 
tor of High School paper ; now President of Cardiner High School Alumni Association. 
Fond of athletics, especially base-ball and foot-ball. Republican. 



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EMERY (). BEAX. 
Tloru, Readfield, Me., Sept. lo, iSig. His parents were Oliver and Patience Nickerson 
ISean. Educated in Maine Wesleyan Seminary and Monmouth Academy. Married, Oct. 
8, 1844, Elizabeth Hunton Craig, and June 28, 1896, Georgia C. Nickerson. He has two 
sons. Nelson Shepard and Fred Emery. Admitted to Kennebec Bar, in Augusta, 1S43, and 
has practiced his profession in Readfield since 1844. Member of House of Representatives 
185 1, S'ate Senate 1S56. Trustee of State College of Agriculture seven years, Judge of 
I'robate, Kennebec County, four years. Democrat. 



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IKKV I'.KAXK. 



Sun iif Fiiierv ( '. antl Klizabetli H. I'.eane, was born in Readlield, JNIe,, May 14, iSiv 
Kducated in Maine Wesleyan and Westbrook Seminaries, and Tufts College, class of 1^75. 
Married in 1S76. Had four children, three now living. Admitted to Kennebec Bar, i^y(\ 
U. S. Courts, i?go ; practiced in Readfield from 1S76 to i.'^7g, since then in Hallowell. 
Mayor of Hallowell, 1S91, City Solicitor of Hallowell si'cteen years. .Always a Democrat. 
.Address, Hallowell, Me. 




SIMON S. BROWN. 



Simon S. Brown of Waterville, Me., was bora in Benton, Me., July 6, 1S33. His par- 
ents were Luke Brown and Polly Oilman Brown. Attended Waterville Classical Institute 
and Waterville College, graduating from the latter, 1858. Married Hepsey Bell Wiggin, 
lune 30, i86i, and has four children : Frank K. Brown, Mrs. A. W. Flood, Mrs. I.. A. 
Burleigh, and William Wirt Brown. Admitted to the bar, i860, at Augusta, Me., and has 
practiced in F'airfield and Waterville. Has held office of Selectman, member of Board of 
Fducation, Town Clerk, Alderman, Member of Governor's Council, Member of Legisla- 
ture. 



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FRANK K. I'.KOWN. 

Frank E. Brown ui Waterville, Me., was born in Freedom, Me., June 14, iS6^ He is 
tlie son of Simon S. Brown and Hepsey B. Wiggin, Educated at Waterville Classical In- 
stitute. Married Mae F. Weymoutli. Admitted to the bar March, 1895, and has practiced 
law in Waterville. United States railway mail clerk from 1.S.S5 toiSSq; City Clerk of 
Waterville from iSq^to igoi. Republican. 



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LEWIS A. BURLEIGH. 
Lewis A. Burleigh of Augusta, Me., son of Hon. Edwin C. Burleigh and Mary J. Bith- 
er, was born in I.inneus, Me , March 24, 1870. .Mtended school in Linneus, .Augusta pub- 
lic schools. Cony High School, Hallowell Classical Academy, graduating, 1S87, Bowdoin 
College graduating iSqi, and Harvard Law School, graduating i8g4. Married Caddie H. 
Brown, Oct. 18, 1894, and they have one son, Lewis .\. Burleigh, Jr., born July 20, 1897. 
.-Vdmitted to the bar in October, 1894. Has practiced law in .Augusta. Director of Augus- 
ta National Bank since i8g6 : City Clerk of .Augusta since 1894. Republican. 



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WINKIKLD S. CHOATE. 
Son of Kbene/.er 2nd, and lane I. (Chisaml Choate, was born in Whitefield, Lincoln 
Co., Me., Apnl 15, 1S50. Married Cliarlotte R. Wvman of Augusta. Educated in com- 
mon schools and Kent's Hill Semiuary. Entered Harvard Law School September, 1871, 
graduated June, 1S72, with degree of LL. B. Admitted to Kennebec Bar March, 1S72. In 
law practice at Augusta with Judge Libbey and alone from July, iS72,_to January i, 1889. 
Served nine years ian Board of School Superintendence, a like term as City Solicitor; May- 
or C896-7, U. S. Commissioner since 188.^ ; elected Clerk of Courts 1888 and continues in 
tliat otifice. Served in State Volunteer Militia and National (luard uearly 14 years, passing 
from private to Sergeant, Captain, Lieutenant-Colonel, and Inspector-( General with rank 
of Brigadier-l Neutral on Staff of (iov. Cleaves. Member of Ancient & Honorable Artil- 
lery Co. of Boston. Has held highest office in Masonic lodge, Chapter and Commandery ot 
his city; been ( '.rand Master of' Clrand Lodge of Maine ; is thirty-second degree Mason. 
Always a Republican. Member and Senior Warden of St. Mark's Episcopal church. 



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FRKDKRICK W. CI. AIR. 

Frederick W. Clair of Waterville, Me., son of John P.. and KUen K. Clair, was born 
in Old Town, Me., Nov. 26, i,S66. (Iraduated from Coburn Classical Institute, Waterville, 
Me., 1.SS6. Married Elmire Couturier, Nov. 27, iSq.^, and has two children, Yvette and 
Adrienne. Admitted to the bar, March, iSgi, and has practiced law in Waterville. Has 
held office of City Clerk, City Solicitor, and City .Auditor. Democrat. 



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l.Ksr.lK C. CORNISH. 
Oct. S, 1S54, son of Hon. Colby C and Pauline 1!. C 
ted for college at Waterville Classical Institute, and graduated from Colby Un 
class of 1S75. Studied law with Haker <!<: Baker of .Augusta, and attended Har 
School, 1879-S0. Married F'annie W. Holmes Oct. 10, 1S.S3. Admitted to Keni 
Bar, October term, i.S.So. Practiced law in .\ugusta. Me., as member of firm 
Baker & Cornish until iSg.^, and since then, alone. Representative to Legi?) 
Winslow, 1.S77-8. Trustee of Lithgow Libiary since 1S83 ; trustee of Colby 
since 1S91 ; trustee of .Augusta Savings Hank since 1S92 ; Secretary of Maine Sta 
ociation since 1891, and chairman of State Board of Bar Examiners since 1899. 
can. -Address, Augusta, Me. 




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' 1 Harvey D. Eaton, son of Augustus B. and Harriet Armstrong Eaton, was born Sept. 

/ 20, 1S62, in North Cornville. Educated at Somerset Academy, Waterville Classical Insti- 
tute, graduating, 1883, Colby University, graduating, 1S87, A. B., Harvard Law School, 
1S91, I.L. B. Married Estelle Merrill Foster, Oct. 22, iSgi, and they have four children : 
Harvey D. Eaton Jr., Foster Eaton, Florence Eaton, and Harriet Eaton. Admitted to the 
bar at Skowhegan, Me., September, 18S9. Practiced in Waterville since 1S91. Held office 
of City Solicitor, and Chairman of Board of Education. Author of Kennebec Water 
District Act. Republican always. Address, Waterville, Me. 




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WH. 1.1AM H. FISHKR. 
William H. Fisher of Augusta, Me., son of Amos H. Fisher and Maria J. ( t.lliott i 
Fisher, was born at Sturgeon Bay, Wis., Sept. 13, 1869. Graduated from Caribou High 
School, Caribou, Me., and Albany Law School, Albany, N. Y. Married Edith Fdanche 
Kimball of .Augusta, Sept. 20, 1893. They have two children, Marian K. Fisher, born Jan. 
19, 1896. and Kimball Fisher, bom July 19, 1899- Admitted to bar. Supreme Judicial 
Court, Oct. 2, 1890, U. S. Circuit Court, Oct. 6, 1898. Practiced law in Orono, Me., until 
August, 1893, since then in Augusta. Republican. 



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DANA PITT FOSTER. 
Dana Pitt Foster of Waterville, Me., son of Reuben Foster and Dorcas C. Howe, was 
born in that city, .Aug. 28, i.S6g. .Attended Coburn Classical Institute, Colby College, and 
Vale University. Graduated from Colby College and Vale University Law School. Mar- 
ried .Adelaide Hopkins, Oct. 22, 1S94, and ihey have two daughters, Claire Roberts and 
.Adelaide. .Admitted to the bar, October, 1.893, at .Androscoggin Co., and has practiced in 
Waterville. Has held office of City Clerk, City Solicitor, and Recorder of the Municipal 
Court of Waterville. Republican. 



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(^.EORGE W. HESKLTON. 

George W. Heselton of Gardiner, Me., son of Reuben and Sarali G. Heselton, was 
born in that city Nov. 2, TS56. Educated at (lardiner, and Amherst College, graduating 
from Gardiner High School, 1.S74, and Amherst College, 187.S. Married Mary Eleanor 
Stafford, and has two sons. Admitted to Kennebec County Bar, October term, 1881, and 
has practiced law in (Gardiner. County Attorney of Rennebec County, 1895-1901 ; City So- 
licitor of Gardifl.ef, Republican. 



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HERBERT M. HEATH. 
Son of Alvan M. C. and Sarah H. (Philbrook) Heath, was born in Gardiner, Me., 
Aug. 27, 1S53. Attended High School, Gardiner, and graduated from Bowdoin College, 
1S72. Married I.aura S. Gardner of East Machias, and has four children : Marion, Gard- 
ner K., Gertrude L., and Herbert M. Admitted to the bar .-\ugust, 1S76, and has practiced 
in Augusta. Assistant Secretary of Maine Senate, 1870-1-2-3, City Solicitor, Augusta, 1S78, 
County Attorney, Kennebec County, 1S80-1-2, Representative to Legislature 1883-4-5-6, 
Senator, 1887-8-9-90. Republican. Address, Augusta, Me. 



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CUV A. HILDRKTH. 

( kiv A. Hildreth of (;ardiner. Me , son of Horace W, and Anna ( Wakeheldl Hildretli, 
was born in Boston, Mass., Aug. 26, 1S76. Attended public schools of I'.oston, Clardiner 
Hieh School. Tufts College and Boston University Law .School. Unmarried. Admitted 
to the bar, Aug. 2S, 1900, and is practicing in flardiner. t'ity Solicitor of (Gardiner, ap- 
pointed. March, d,oi. Republican. 



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CHARLES F. JOHNSON. 
Charles F. Johnson of Watervi'.le, Me., was born in Winslow, Me., Feb. 14, 1S59. His 
parents were William F. and Ruth S. Johnson. Attended distiict school in Winslow, Wa- 
terville Classical Institute, now Coburn Classical Institute, graduating 1874, Colby Uni- 
versity, and Bowdoin College, graduating 1879. Married Abbie W. Britton of Winslow, 
and they have one daughter, Einim L. Johnson. Admitted to the bar in Washington Co. 
in 1886 and has practiced in Waterville sinca Siptembar, iSS3. M ayor of Waterville 1893. 
A Democrat. 



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Charles A. Knight of (iardiner, Me., was born in Brunswick, Me., Jan. 13, 1870, son of 
William B. and Josephine (Brown) Knight. Attended Brunswick public schools and Bow- 
doin College, graduating, 1S56. Married, Sept. 4, igoi, Edith S. Moulton. Admitted to 
the bar, Nov. 21, 1899, and has practiced in Gardiner since Dec. 4, 1899. Republican. 



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THOMAS LEIGH. 
Born, Hallowell, Me., Oct. 17, 1S62, son of Thomas Leigh and Elizabc-t'.i Paine. At- 
tended Hallowell Classical and Scientific Institute , graduating iSSi, and Dartmouth Col- 
lege, graduating 1S85. Married to Fanny L. Reed, June 14, 1894, and has two children, 
Donald Leigh and Klizabeth Leigh. Admitted to the bar October, 188S, and has practiced 
in .Augusta. City Solicitor of Hallowell 1893-4, City Solicitor of Augusta from March, 181,6, 
to March, igoo. Elected County Attorney of Kennebec Co. September, 1900, for two years, 
going into office Jan. I, 1901. Member of Abnaki Club of Augusta; also a prominent 
member of Bethlehem Lodge, F. & A. M., of Cushnoc Chapter, K. A. M., of Alpha Coun 
cil, R. and S. M., and of Trinity Commandery, K. T. Republican. Address, Augusta 
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THOMAS 



LYNCH. 



Thomas J. Lynch of Augusta, Me., son of Patiick and Catherine (Malone) Lynch, was 
born in that city Nov. .;o, 1856. .Attended public schools of Augusta and the Business Col 
lege. LInmarried. Admitted to the bar, March term, 1885, and has practiced in Augusta 
since admission. City Clerk of .Augusta in 1884 and 1885, Postmaster from 1894 to 1S98. 
Is now a director of Augusta, Hallowell & Gardiner R. R. Co., director in the C.ranite 
National Bank, and Trustee in the Kennebec Savings Hank. Iiemocrat. 



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ARTHUR L. PERRV. 
I'.oru in (;ardiner, Me , where he has always resided. His parents were Lincoln Perry, 
a lumber manufacturer of that city, and Mary Langdon iReed) Perry, formerly of Dresden. 
Graduated at the Gardiner High School in 1869, and from Bowdoin College in 1874. Read 
lawwithHon. Artemas Libbey of Augusta, and was admitted to the bar in 1S75 at the 
August term of the Supreme Judicial Court for K'enneh c County. He then opened an 
office in Gardiner, where he has since beeo engaged in the practice of his profession. Was 
a Member of the Common Council in 1883-4, of the board of Aldermen in 1889-90, serving 
as President in each board. City Solicitor in 1SS9-90 and i8gi. Republican. 



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WARRKN C. PHll.l'.Rook. 
Warren C. Philbrook of Waterville, Me., son of I.uther C. and Angelia (Coffin) Phil- 
brook, was born in Sedgwick, Me., Nov. 30, 1857. Attended public schools, Castine, 
Me., Eastern State Normal School, graduating 1S77, Coburn Classical Institute, graduat- 
ing 187S, and Colby College, graduating 1882. Married to Ada M. Foster in 1882. Admit- 
ted to Kennebec County Bar Oct. 21, 1S84. Began the practice of his profession at Water- 
ville in July, 1887, and has practiced there ever since. Twice appointed Judge of Munici- 
pal Court of Waterville, twice elected to House of Representatives, and twice elected 
Mavor of Waterville. Republican. 



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Frank J. Small, son of Benjamin F. Small and Luetta C (Jackson) Small, was born 
in Old Town, Me., Dec. 31, 1874. Attended Old Town High School, from which he gradu- 
ated, Bowdoin College, graduating, 1897, and University of Maine School of Law, graduat- 
ing 1900. Unmarried. Admitted to the bar in Penobscot County .\ugust, iqoo. Has prac- 
ticed in Waterville, firm of Cook & Small. Republican. Address, Waterville, Me. 



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K. M. 'lhompso.1 was born in Union, Me., Dec. 9. I'^^y, son of Kdwin I., and ^'arga- 
ret A. Thompson. Attended common schools and Maine Wesleyan Seminary, Kent's HiU, 
graduating from the latter in 189.. Abmitted to Kennebec Bar in October, 1894, and has 
since practiced law in Hallowell and Augusta. Assistant Clerk of the House since i8q? : 
City Solicitor of Hallowell 1S9, ; City Solicitor of Augusta at present time. Republican. 



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LKONARD R. CAMPBKl.L. 
Eorn, Rockland, Maine, in 1853 ; attended the common schools and Rockland High 
School, graduating in 1S73 ; also attended East Maine Conference Seminary and Bryant t^ 
Stratton Commercial College, Boston, in early life worked as a ship cooper. Admitted 
to Knox Bar and is now practicing in Rockland. In 1887 was appointed First Deputy La- 
bor Commissioner by Gov. Bodwell and served four years Treasurer of Knox County, six 
years ; appointed Judge of Police Court by flov. Powers in iS^g. Is a member of Common 
Council. Republican. 



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MULZER T. CRAWFORD. 



Mulzer T. Crawford of Camden, Me., sou of Rev. William H. and Julia A. Crawford, 
was born in Waldoboro. Me., April 24, 1858. Attended common schools, Bucksport .Semi- 
nary, Eofton University Law School, graduating June, 18.S6. Married Mary A. Howard, 
August, ifigT,, and they have one son, Donald Crawford, two and one-half years of age. 
Admitted to the bar September, 1SS6, and has practiced at Camden. Has held office of 
Treasurer of Camden Village Corporation. Republican. 




MICHAEL FRANCIS HANI.V. 



Son of John and Ann Urovvn Hanly, was born in Appleton, Me., Aug. 24, 1S22. Edu- 
cated at Tlioinaston High School and China Academy. Engaged in teaching from 1839 to 
1843. Married Almeda Sprague, May i, 1847 ; Mary E. Spear, Sept. 27, 1877. Had three 
children by first marriage : Mary A., John E., ard Ada. x'^dmitted to Waldo Bar, 1845. 
Practiced law in Washington, Rockland, and .Appleton. Always a Republican. Address, 
Appleton, Me. 



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JAMES H. H. HKWETT. 
Son of John and Esther W. (l^rown) Hewett, was born in Hope, Me., Feb. i6, 1S56. 
Attended town schools, Westbrook Seminary, North Yarmouth Academy, and spent three 
years at Bowdoin College. Married Sue L. Hawks of Thomaston, Me., and has four chil- 
dren : John, Fred Morris, Mabel Esther, and James Henry. Admitted to the bar in ( )cto- 
ber, 1865, and practiced in Thomaston. Deputy Collector of Customs, 1S68-18S7, County 
Attorney 1887-1S91. Republican. Enlisted, August, 1862, as private in 8th Regt. Me. 
Vols.; promoted successively to Quartermaster Sergeant, 2nd Lieutenant, ist Lieutenant, 
Adjutant, and Captain. Brevetted Major of U. S. Vols., March i.(, 1H65, " for gallant and 
meritorious conduct." Address, 'J'homaston, Me. 



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FRANK H. INGRAHAM. 
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Albion Ingraham, was born in Rockland, Me., March 2r, 1877. 
.Attended common schools of Florida and Maine. Graduated, class of 1897, Rockport 
High School, Rockport, Me., valedictorian of the class. Unmarried. Read law in office 
of Littlefield, Rockland, and was admitted to the bar at Wiscasset, Me., May 5, 1900. Be- 
gan the practice of law at Rockland as soou as admitted and has continued in practice there 
ever since. Was Republican nominee for member of the Seventieth Legislature of Maine 
from the Camden-Rockport class, but was defeated by the Democratic candidate in the 
general landslide to the Democracy in Knox county. Business address. No. 1 Limerock 
.St., Rockland, Me. Residence, Glencove, Me. 



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SERENO THAYER KIMBALL. 

Sereno Thayer Kimball was born Dec. .?, 1867. Graduated at Phillips Exeter Acade- 
my, class of 1886, Amherst College, class of 1S90, and at Harvard Law School, class of 
1893. Republican. Married Priscilla Molines .^Iden. 



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HELEN A. KNOWLTON. 



Helen A. Knowlton of Rockland, Maine, was born in that city April i, 1.S74. Her 
parents were Edward A. and Harriet Hewett. Attended public schools of Rockland, grad- 
uating from the High School, 1S91. Admitted to the Knox County Bar, March term, iSq^;, 
and is in practice in Rockland. 



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HON. CHARLKS E. LITTLEFIELD. 
Born, Lebanon, Me., June 21, 1851, sou of Rev. W. H. and Mary Stevens l.ittlefield. 
Fd,icated at Foxcroft .Academy, Dover, Me., and Weeks' Mills High School, China, Me. 
Married Clara N. .Ayer, Montville, Me., i87X;has two children, Charles, aged 20, and 
Caroline A., aged iS. Admitted to the bar, Rockland, March, 1876, and has since practic- 
ed in Rockland, being for a time associated with den. J. P. Cilley and afterward with his 
brother, Arthur S. Littlefield, who is at present junior partner of the firm. Representative 
to Maine Legislature 1S85-89, elected by acclamation Speaker for second term ; Attorney- 
Ceneral, 1889-93 ; delegate to the Republican National Convention at Minneapolis, 1892 , 
chairman of the Maine delegation at the St. Louis convention, 1896 ; elected to Congress in 
1899 to succeed the late Hon. Nelson Dingley, and re-elected , 1900. Address, Rockland, Me. 



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ARTHUR S. LITTLEFIELD. 

Attluir S. I.ittlet'eld of Rockland, Me., son of Rev. William H. and Mary (Stevens) 
l.ittlefieia, was born in Vinalhaven, Me.. April 10,1864. (Graduated from Nichols Latin 
School, Lewiston, Me., 18.83, 15ates t:ollege, 1887, degree of A. P.., 1S89, d.;gree of A. .M., 
Columbia Law School, New York, 1889, degree of LL. B. Married Rosa A Weymouth 
of Lewiston, Me. .Admitted to the bar in Knox County, r>eceniber term, 1889, and has 
practiced in Rockland, Knox County, since admitted, as partner of C. E. Littlefield under 
the firm name of Littlefield. Republican. 



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JOSKPH E. MOORK. 
AttenHpH'rnlf/' '■*' '^'•,^H'j°?' ^^^■' ^°° °f Joseph and Ann B. Fierce Moore of Lisbon. 
1 Sin ( nnir° ''':,""'f' ^'f "' ^i'^'f •'^'^"""^■•y. I-ewiston, Westbrook Seminary, and 
m^T^°J^^^^^^^^ "'^f^S. Married Ella Maud Smith, Thomas- 

ton then udtlAp' r.''''1i^^n'f "^^ ^- ^^""'r ,^''"^ ^^^ t"-^' ^^'i'h Jud^e Mav of Lew- 
till he berami , ; T^^ of Thomaston, and after admission, iS68, remained with him 
ed to nr=,r,r ■■ ''Vr'^c' I'^^'' ?"^. "^""^ '° partnership till 1S79, as Gould & Moore. Admit- 
when he str^H y. -^-r S""^"^' ^r',' J"^^'^- ^'°°t«"ed to practice in Thomaston till 189S, 
as on memW H ^"% ^°-^'" ' ''>"'°"" '° Rockland. Was Supt. of Schools, Thom- 
Sta ut'es ,HS, r^rf °f Representatives 187S, 18S3, .885 ; Commissioner on Revision of 
er hv ? 1»^ ^ ^ ' .0 il'";""' °^ ^"^'c,ms. District of Waldoboro, 1S87-9, and 1895-99, appoint- 
rar ^'^;e'a°d; Delegate to Democratic National Convention, Cincinnati? ,880. "^^emo- 
rat. Address, Thomaston, Me. 




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Reiiel Robinson of Camdeu, Me., son of Daniel S. and Susan A. ' Bruce) Robinson, 
was born in Palmyra, Me., Sept. 25, 1S5.S. .•\ttended Maine C_'entral Institute, Pittsfield. 
Me., graduating, 1S77, and Bates College, Lewiston, Me., 1S81 ; was class day orator. Mar- 
ried Blanche E. Atkins, Dec. 23, 1885. Admitted to the bar, September, 18S8, and is prac- 
ticing in Camden and Rockland, having offices in both places. Judge of Probate for Kno.x 
Co., 1889-1893. Is chairman Camden Republican Town Committee ; member Republican 
State Committee from Knox Co.; is Past Master, Amity Lodge, No. 6, F. & A. M., and 
Past High Priest, Keystone Royal Arch Chapter, Camden ; Past Grand, Mt. Battle Lodge, 
No. 102, I. (). (). F., Camden ; Clrand Master of Maine I. O. O. F., 1893-4, and Grand Rep- 
resentative from Maine to Sovereign t.Jrand Lodge, 1895, 1.896, and 1901. Republican. 



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FRANK BURTON MILLER. 

Frank Burtun Miller, Rockland , Me., was born in Gushing, Me., .-^ug. i6, 1S62 ; son 
of Wm. H. Miller and Margaret A. Walter. Attended common schools of Cushing and 
Hallowell Classical Academy, graduating, 1883. Taught school sixteen terms. Married, 
June ig, 1S92, Ida M. Tibbetts of Columbia Falls. Admitted to Knox Bar, Oct. 3. 1S99, 
under Haskell, with Congressman Littlefield, chairman of examining committee. Has 
practiced in Rockland. Member of Cushing School Board, nine years, of Rockland School 
Board since iSgfi ; Town Clerk, Cushing, 1S87; .Assessor, i88y; Editor of Rock'and Couri- 
er-Gazette, 1890 : member of Republican County Committee since 1894, chairman since 
1898, Secretary and Treasurer, 1S94-98 ; chairman, Republican Committee of Cushing, 
I SS4-92: Register of Deeds since Jan. 1,1891. Auditor, City of Rockland, 1901-2. Republican 




THADDEUS ROBERTS SIMOXTON. 

Son of William and Elizabeth (Roberts) Simouton, born, Camden, Me., Sept. 27, 1S29. 
' Attended Belfast Academy, Maine Wesleyan Seminary, and graduated at F.o\vdoin College 
i8s3. Married Josephine Hall, Oct. 29, 1856, and they have two children, Anne Winslow 
Simonton and Joseph Hall Simonton. Admitted to Waldo County Bar, Belfast, 1854. 
Practiced law in Camden, Knox Co. County Attorney for Knox Co. 1S60-61, Deputy Col- 
lector of Customs, Port of Camden, from 1861 to iSSo; State Senator for Knox Co. 18S5-6, 
Presidential Elector in 1888, special agent, U. S. Treasury under President Harrison, Clerk 
of Supreme Judicial Court from Nov. i, 1898, to Jan. 1,1901. Republican. Address, 
Camden, Me. 




LEWIS FREDERICK STAKRETT. 
Son of Marcus and Lovina (Lawrence) Starrett. born in Warren, Me., June 20, 1S44. 
Attended school at Warren Academy. Married June 5, 18S9, Mrs. Emma J. (Bradforc'. 1 
Ballou. Admitted to the bar Sept. 29, 1897, and has practiced in Rockland. Me., since ad- 
mission. Clerk of Courts, Knox County, 1878-88, 1893-91'-. Referee in bankruptcy for Knox 
District under United States law since 1898. Democrat. In 1887, published a volume en- 
titled " Poems and translations," the greater part of the contents of which were transla- 
tions of German verse, of which he has made a special study. This book received very fa- 
vorable notice in America, and to some extent in Europe. Is a member of the Congrega- 
tional church of Rockland and one of its board of deacons. Address, Rockland, Me. 




l.lXni.KV MURRAY STAPLES. 
Lindley Murray Staples was born in Swansville, Me., fifty-three years ago. Educated 
at Bucksport Seminary and East Corinth .\cademy. Twice married. Is one of the success- 
ful lawyers of his section of the State, and for six years County Attorney of Knox County. 
Chairman of Board of Selectmen three years, and Superintendent of Schools for twenty 
years ; Democratic candidate for U. S. Senator in 1901 ; Member of Maine Senate, 1901-2, 
serving on committees of Engrossed Hills, Senatorial Vote, Legal Affairs, State Lands and 
State Roads, and Chairman of Committee on Mines and Mining. ( )nly r)emocrat in the 
Senate. Address, Washington, Me. 



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CHESTER M. WALKER. 
Cliester .M. Walker of Rockland, Me., son of Joel A. Walker and \ienna C. (Stetson i 
Walker, was born in Union, Knox Co., Me., Feb. 22, 1857. Attended Union High School, 
from which he graduated. Eastern State Normal School, Castine, Me., graduating May 2g, 
1879, Coburn Classical Institute, and Eastman's National Business College, Poughkeepsie, 
N. Y., graduating Aug. q, 1S81. Married May H. Heath of Belfast, Me., Oct. 28, 1887, 
and has two daughters, May L. Walker, aged 12 years, a, id Grace L. Walker, aged 10 years. 
.•\dmitted to the bar March, 1886, and has practiced in Rockland ever since admission. 
Was City Solicitor of Rockland for three years, .\lways a Republican. 



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KENDALL M. DUNBAR. 

Kendall M. Dunba. of Dan^nscoUa^ ^^^.I'^^^^^^'h^s::!.:^^^ X^ 'l^'^ 

^^^i^c-;c=':f^^:^u:a!7^:!^ri.ot^a 

Re d law in P-tiand a„d ad-Uted at C.,.^ 

of Damanscotta i8^5. ^jy^^';, '°? °* ^3™ L, Served on the Board of Selectmen of D: 
iscotta Herald, disposnig of his '"^eres i.q3 ^ president of Maine Press Asso, 

anscotta SIX years fairman of ^"j^^f ""'^y^,,^ „{ Maine Senate in 1SS5. re-electec 
tion m 1S92 and iSgj hlected .Assibiam . c j^ nosition since Was one of 

.ss^and .«Sg; elected Secretary tn.^^^^^ ^'omiln'vwh^h'suppTi^fthe towns 

^Hs^tra^^^d^Ne^wcaslle^w^Uh .v^aS clerk a^nd director of the company. 




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HOWARD K. HALL. 

Howard E. Hall, practicing attorney of Damariscotta, I\Ie., was born in Newcastle, 
Nov. 13, 1853, the son of Elijah and Caroline A. (Rollins) Hall. Attended the common 
schools, Lincoln Academy, graduating in 1872, and Bowdoin College, graduating in 1876. 
Married Abbie Flye, Feb. 19, 1890. Admitted to Lincoln County Bar in 1S83. Has been 
Superintendent of Schools, Newcastle, Register of Probate and County Attorney for Lin- 
coln Co. Republican. 

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WILLIAM N. TLrUS. 
^^on of WiDiaiii N. and Martha J. (jewetti Titus, was born, Jan. 12, 1^55, i.i Alna,Me. 
Attended common schools, Maine Wesleyan Female College, Waterville Classical Insti- 
tute and spent two years at the University of Maine. Married Miss Frances tlracia, Dec. 
27, 1881, and has three children : Ray Jewett, William N., Jr., and Elizabeth Gracia. Ad- 
mitted to Lincoln County Bar, April, 1879, Shawnee County Bar, Kansas, 1885, Middlesex 
County Bar, Massachusetts, March, 1S86, and U. S. Circuit Court. Has practiced in Alna, 
Bristol, R. I., and Boston. Has held various town, city, county, and State offices in Maine, 
Rhcde Island, and Massachusetts. Always a Republican. Address, Alna, Me. 



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FREEMAN BRADFORD ANDREWS. 

Freeman P.. Andrews of Oxford, Me., was born in Haitlard, Me., Mar. iS, 18.^4, son 
of F^llis Andrews and Fanny Hawks Andrews. Attended common schools and Hebron 
Academy in 1862-3-4. Read law with Hon. Jos. G. Holt at Cambridge, Mass. Married 
Sibil S. Carman in 1868, and has one child, Charles M. Andrews. Admitted to Middlesex 
Co. (Mass.) Bar in 186S and has practiced at Oxford. Has been Supervisor of Schools and 
S. S. Committee six years ; Trial Justice 21 years. Was private in 2?lh unassigned Infan- 
try at Augusta 73 days, 1S65. Republican. 



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GEORriE M. ATWOOD. 
C.eorge M. Atwood of South Paris, Me., son of Win. H. and Helen INI. .Atwood, was 
born in Buckfiekl, Me., Oct. 6, iS6o. Attended school at Bucktield, Hebron Academy and 
New York city. Graduated from Hebron 1SS3, and Columbia Law School 18S5. Admit- 
ted to Oxford Bar Oct. 28, 18S5, but has never been engaged in active practice. Married 
Miss Anna Harlow of Dixfield, April 5, 18S6, and has two children, William Elbridge and 
Raymond Loring. Immediately after admission to bar purchased a half interest in the Ox- 
ford Democrat with Arthur E. Forbes, under the firm name of Atwood & Forbes ; has 
been one of the editors and publishers since 18S5. Has been Treasurer of Oxford County 
since 18SS. Treasurer of South Paris Savings Bank since iSgo. Always a Republican. 




CLAYTON K. IIROOKS. 

Clayton K. r.nu.ks, son of William K. and Angle R. (Wilson) Brooks, was born in 
\\'est Haven, Conn., July 15, iS;74. Kducated in the public schools of Chicago, Illinois, 
Hebron Academy, graduating 1894, and Colby College, graduating in 1898. Married E. 
Grace Harlow, May 15, 1900, and has one child, Gertrude Brooks. Was admitted to Gxford 
County Bar, May 3, igoo, at South Paris, Me., where he is now practicing law. Republican. 




Henick C. Davis of Norway, Me., was born in Woodstocli, Me., Nov. j, iSj^. His 
parents were I'.eujaniiu and Ruhamali I'avis. Educated in the common schools and Nor- 
way Academy. Married Lucy M. Pelt, December, 1.S50, and has two children, Samuel F. 
Davis and Carrie Davis. Admitted to the bar in 1862 at Auburn, Me., and practiced at 
Bryant's Pond until 1872. Been Town Clerk, Treasurer, Selectman, and S. S. Committee. 
Register of Probate for twenty years. For past six years. Judge of Norway Municipal 
Court. A Republican since the birth of the party. 




SKTH WYMAX FIFE. 



Son of Moses and Fliza Fife, was born in Chatham, N. H., Dec. lo, 1846. Attended 
the common schools; Fryeburg .'\cadeniy in 1S66-7, and Norway Academy in 1S67-S. .ad- 
mitted to the Oxford Ear in September, 1868, and took the degree LL. B. at Harvard Law 
School in 1869. Is also a member of Carroll Co., (N. H.) Bar. Has always resided in 
Fryeburg where he has practiced his profession. Owner and proprietor with his son, Fred 
R. Fife, of the K. W. Burbank Seed Co. Superintendent of Schools for three years. 




FRAMCIS A. FOX. 

P'rancis A. Fox of Kezar Falls, Me., was born in Porter, Me., June 28, 1S58, son of 
George W. and Hannah (Gould) Fox. Attended common schools and New Hampton Lit- 
erary Institution, New Hampton, N. H. Taught school for ten years. Studied law with 
Coombs & Neal, Portland, Me. Admitted to Oxford Co. Bar, May term, A. D. i88g, and 
has practiced his profession at Kezar Falls. Has held town offices and represented Porter 
district in Legislature of A. D. 1S89. Democrat. 



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HASTIXOS. 

Henry H. Hastings was born in Bethel, Me., March 25, 1S65, the son of St. John and 
Klizabeth A. Hastings. Educated at Gould's Academy, Bethel, and Bowdoin College, 
graduating from Bowdoin, class of i.Sqo. Read law in office of Judge Enoch Foster in 
ISethel and afterwards in office of Foster and Hersey, Portland, .\dmitted to Cumberland 
liar, October, iSgg, and is in active practice in Bethel. Superintendent of Schools, Bethel. 
Republican. 



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ADDISON K. HEKRICK.. 
Born in Greenwood, Me., June 24, 1847, son of Benjamin and Maria Carlaud Herrick- 
Attended Gould's Academy, Bethel, Hebron Academy and Bowdoin College, graduating 
from the latter in 1873. Studied law with Hon. Enoch Foster, and was admitted to Oxford 
County Bar March 17, 1877 ; has practiced law in Bethel since i8Si. Married Mary D. 
Chase, June 19, 1882, and has two daughters, Miriam E. and Margaret C. Treasurer of 
Bethel Savings Bank since 1884, also Treasurer of Bethel Water Co. Was Representative 
to Maine Legislature, 1S91 ; State Senator, 1893 ; appointed Judge of Probate;August, 1899 
and elected in 1900. Always a Republican. 



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CHARLES K. HOLT. 

('liarles K. Holt of Norway, Me., was born iu Fryeburg, Me., March ii, 1S33, son of 
Ji?eph and Mehitable Holt. Educated at Fryeburg and Bridgton Academies. Married 
Lavina P.. Ames, May 26, 1877. Admitted to the bar at Paris, Oxford County, Me., March 
term, i86i,andhas practiced in Denmark, Bethel, and Norway. Has held municijial 
offices. Democrat. He was clerk Quartermaster's Department, City Point, Va., January 
to July, 1S65, under General Rufus lugalls. 



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O. \VII.I.ARr> JOHN'SOX. 

Son of Ceorge H. and Theresa M. Johnson, was bjrn in Lincoln, Me., April 24, 1S70. 
He was educated at Springtield Normal School and Mattanawcook Academy. Married 
Laura B. Coffin, and has two daughters, Winnifred C. and Ava (). Was admitted to the 
bar at Bangor, April term, 1894. Has practiced law in Lincoln, ^'.lontague, and Rumford 
Kails. Has held office of Supt. of Schools and Municipal Judge. Republican. Address, 
Rumford tails, Me. 




ALFRED S. KIMBALL. 
Horn, Waterford, Me., Dec. 20, 1S42, son of Sanders and Teinima P.. KimbalL At 
tended town schools and Hridgton Academy, graduating 1.S64. Admitted to the bar in iH'i4 
Practiced law in Waterford and is now located in Norway. Married Florence .A. Hourh- 
ton April 29, 1866, and has one son, Merton L. Has been Grand Master of both Mason- 
and Oda Fellows in Maine. Held various town offices in Waterford ; Representative to 
State Legislature 1874-7S ; Com. to investigate voting in French settlements in Aroostook 
County in 1878 ; County Attorney 1880-81-82 ; Deputy Collector Internal Revenue 1886-88 
Appraiser of U. S. Customs, Portland, 1894-98. Democrat. 




MERTON I.. KIMHAl.I 



Merton L. Kimball of Norway, Me., sou of Alfred S. and Florence A. ( Houghton) 
Kimball, was born March t.8, 1S67, in the town of Waterford, Me. Attended Bridgtou 
Academy and Bowdoin College, graduating from the latter in i.SS?. Nov. 15, i8g2, married 
Eva M. Cook. Admitted to bar, October term, 1889, and practices in Norway. Superin- 
tendent of Norway schools 1889-90-gi ; has been trustee and chairman of purchasing com- 
mittee of Norway Public Library since 1893. Was Quartermaster .Sergeant, Co. D, 1st 
Me. Inf. Vols, in Spanish war, also acting Com. Sergeant 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 3rd 
Army Corps at Camp George H. Thomas, Chickamauga Park, Ca. Democrat. 



KLLERV C. PARK. 
Eilary C. Park of Bith.-l, Mi., son of Henry W. and tleanor Reed Park, was born in 
Mexico, Me., June 7, 1^64- E^diicated at Farmlngton Normal School, Dixfield and Hebron 
Academies, graduating from the latter in 18.S7. Read law in office of A. E. Herrick, Beth- 
el, and was admitted to the bar October, iSgo. In the same month formed a partnership 
with A. E. Harrick which has continued until the present time, always having an active 
practice. Marrie.l Mary I. Stearns of Paris, Me., Dec. 9, i^qo, and has one daughter, Mu- 
riel Stearns, bjra Feb. 18, 1857. Elected attorney for Oxford County in 19°° ^^^ re-nomi- 
nated for a second terra in 1902 ; Chairman Republican County Committee 1S98-99 ; Chair- 
man of the Repablican Town Committee for six years, and Secretary of Republican Legis- 
lative District Committee for ten years. 



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Born, Fryebare, Me., Jai. 7, iS^g. Prepared for college at South Paris, and attended 
Bates College. (Iraduated from Albany Law Schoal. Union Uoiverstiy, Albany, N'. Y., in 
.1886 with degree LL. B. Admitted to (')xford Bar 1887 and to U. S. Circuit Court i8gg, and 
has practiced in Norway, Me., since admission. Has served on S. S. Committee ; Town 
Agent i8qo and 1894 : chairman Board of Selectmen iSgi-g'-qj ; local Board of Health five 
years ; Trustee of Norway Public Library and Treasurer of Board of Management of Li- 
brary since 1894 ; Chairman of Village Corporation from 1891 to 1894 ; Census Enumerator 
iQoo ; appointed State's Attorney for < )xford County by Gov. Burleigh, elected to that office 
1892, and re-elected in 1894. Served on County, District, and State Republican Commit- 
tees and was chairman cJn the first two. Is Past Noble flrand of Norway Lodge 1. O. (). 1' , 
Past Master of Oxford Lodge P. .^ A. M., Past High Priest of Oxford Chapter R. A. M., 
and Past T. 1. Master of Oxford Council R. & S. M., and Past Master of Oxford Ark Mar- 
iner's Lodge No. I. Served on Cov. Powers' Staff, during Spanish-American War as Aide- 
de-Camp. Resigned commission as Lieutenant-Colonel in ic,oo. 



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ALBERT J. STKARNS. 
Son of Hon. Jos. F. and Ellen Russell Stearns was born in Lovell, Me., Oct x .S,, 
Attended public schools, Bridgton Academy, from which he was graduated in ,8,,, and 
took a special course at Boston University Law School. Married Alice M. Wheeler, Oct 
24, 1900. Read law in the office of Judge Seward S. Stearns. Admitted to O.xford County 
l-ai May term, 1897, and is now in practice at Norway, Me. Several years clerk in Nor- 
way Savings Bank. Member of Oxford Lodge F. & A. M., Oxford Chapter and Council ; 
present Judge-Advocate on staff of L. H. Kendall, Commander Maine Corps Spanish War 
veterans .Served in .Spanish war as private in Co. D, ist Me. Regt. Vol. Detailed for 
special duty at brigade headquarters while at Chickamauga Park, Oa. Promoted to =nd 
Lieut, and assigned to Co. C, ,st xMe. Address, Notwav, Me 



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James P.. Stevenson was born in Dundee, Scotland, April 5, 1867. His parents were 
James and Mary (Rissett) Stevenson. He attended school in Scotland and New Brunswick, 
t'lraduated from University of Maine School of Law June 13, 1900, with degree of Bachelor 
of Laws, .\dmitted to the bar at P'armington. Me., June 7, 1900, and has practiced law in 
Farniington, and is now practicing at Rumford Falls, Me. Republican. 



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JOHN F. SWASKY. 

Son of Dr. 15. K. Swasey, was born in Canton, Me., Sept. 4, iS,;g. Educated in com - 
mon schools, Hebron Academy, Maine State Seminary, Dearboru Academy, and Tufts 
College. Studied law with Hon. K. C. Harlow of Canton, practicing with him a year after 
being admitted to the bar. Supervisor of Schools, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Member of 
Legislature 1S74, of Senate 1875-6, candidate for Congress 1881, Member of Governor's 
Council iS,Sv4. Member of 17th Me. Regt. Cast first vote for Abraham Lincoln, and has 
since voted the Republican ticket. Beginning with Fremont and Buchanan campaign, he 
has done more or less speech making in every campaign since. A strong advocate of tem- 
perance. Address, Canton, Me. 



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JOHN R. TRy\SK. 

John R. Trask, son of Peter and Betsey (Rolfei Trask, was born in Dixfield, Maine, 
Sept. lo, 1S53. He was educated in tlie common scliools of his native town, and West- 
brook Seminary, graduating from the Seminary in i!<73. Admitted to the bar in Septem- 
ber, 1876, and has since practiced law in Dixfield. Republican, .-\ddress, Dixfield, Me. 



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CHARLKS F. WHITMAN. 
Born, Buckfield, Me., Feb.6, 184S, son of Joshua E. and Phebe (Foster) Whitman. 
Descended from Pilgrim and Revolutionary War ancestors. Fitted for college at Hebron 
Academy. Admitted to the Oxford Bar 1S6S. Married Mary A. Dinsmore of Norway. 
Has resided in Norway since 1872. Appointed Judge of Norway Municipal Court 1885; 
reappointed in iSSg and in iSgv Connected with the public schools as superintendent, etc., 
for many years. ( )riginator of Norway Public Library. Author, and a writer of local his- 
tory. Fleeted Clerk of Courtsi894. Twice re-elected. 



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GEORGE A. WILSON. 

George A. 'Wilson, son of Kev. Adam ard S'arah H. (Kicker) Wilson, was born in Tur- 
ner, Me., July 31, 1842. Educated at Hebrcn Academy ard Colby College, graduating 
from the latter in 1862. Married Annie L. Blake and has two children, Madge Wilson 
Gray and George A. Wilson, Jr. Admitted to Keni;ebec Bar in 1S64 and has since practic- 
ed at South Paris. Has been Town Clerk, Judge of Probate, Treasurer of South Paris 
Savings Pack, President of Paris Marufactiiirg Ccrrj-ary, and Trustee of Colby College. 
Was Corfctal in Co. B, 21st Me. Eegt. Meir ber cf " Fcilcrn Hope" storming Port Hud- 
son, May 27, iH-:^. Ferublican. Address, South Paris, Me. 




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nA.'SiiOa. MAIN K. 




P>orn, Bangor, Me., Jan. 15, 1S7S. Son of Hon. Lewis A. P>arker and Margaret Apple- 
ton Barker, and grandson of Hon. Lewis Barker. Attended Hotchkiss SchooL Phillips 
Academy, Andover, Hopkin^on School, Brown University, Boston University Law School, 
and University of Maine Law School, receiving degree of LL. B. from the latter in igoo. 
Admitted to the bar June, iqoo. Practiced law in Bangor ever since. Republican. Ad- 
dress, Bangor, Me. 



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VICTOR liKETT. 

Son of Ezra C. and Jane ("Norton) Brett, was born in Old Town, Me., Oct. 17, 1S51. 
.-Vttended school at Westbrook .Seminary, graduating 1S68 ; spent two and one-half years 
at Tufts College, and graduated at .Albany Law School 1S74. Married Lilian, daughter of 
Charles Ames, Dec. 29, 1S75, and they have one son, Howard. Admitted to the bar at 
Bangor, October, 1S75. Practiced law in Bangor three months, and then, in January, 1876, 
was elected Clerk of City of Bangor, and has since held that otifice ; now serving 26th year, 
with no intention of resigning or declining a re-election. Republican. Colonel of 2nd 
Regt. Me. Vol. Militia for six years, in a peaceful period, from 1S87 to 1S93. 



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kA W. DAVIS. 

ha W. Davis of Kast Corinth, Me., son of .Moses P'ranklin and Mary (French) Davis, 
was born in Freedom, Me., in 1S47. Educated in Stetson High School, Union ."Academy, 
and Maine VVesleyau Seminary, graduating in class of 1S70. Married M. Effie Reed, 1S72, 
and has five children: Ivy M. E. (married to N. L. Snider), Rethel I., Stephen Clyde, L. 
Pearl, and Denton Reed. Admitted to bar at Belfast, Me., .April 17, 1872 ; Denver, Colo., 
Sept. II, 1875 ; U. S. Circuit Court District of Maine, Feb. i, iSgg. Practiced law in Stet- 
son, Me., Denver, Colo., and for past twenty-three years at East Corinth. Held town 
offices in Maine ; Superintendent of city schools, and County Superintendent of Schools in 
Colorado. Republican. 



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BRIAN J. DUNN. 

Brian j. fmnu of llangor, Me., son of Thomas Iiiion and Bridget (Wlielan) Dunn, wlio 
emigrated from near Headford, County of Galway, Ireland, in 1850, was born in Brewer, 
Me., June 14, A. D. 1S63. .Attended Brewer public schools and Boston University Law 
School. Married Mary Ann Francis, daughter of John Donovan, Esq., of Laurel Hill 
House near Cork, Ireland. They have one son, Thomas Patrick Joseph Dunn, born Mar. 
16, 1901. Admitted to the bar, Worcester, Mass., Dec. 31, 'Sg?, Houlton, Me., Sept. 20, 
i8q8. Practiced law in Boston, Mass., 1898, and in Bangor since then. ,41derman City of 
Brewer, 1893; City Solicitor of Brewer, 1901-2. Independent Democrat. 



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CHARLES J. HUNN. 
Bnrn in Houghton County, Micliigan, but was brought to Maine by his parents when a 
cliild. His motlier instructed him until he entered P.luehill Academy at Bluehill, and upon 
the completion of the course in that institution he attended school at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. 
Began the study of law in the office of Judge K. E. Chase at Bluehill, and completed his 
preliminary legal studies in the office of Messrs. Hale & Hamlin, Ellsworth. Was admit- 
ted to Hancock County Bar. Has resided and practiced in Orono, Me., since March, iSgi. 
Chairman of the Republican Committee of Penobscot county. Member of Maine Legisla- 
ture iqoi-o2, serving on Committees of Elections, Library, and University of Maine, being 
Chairman of th^ latter. .Always a Republican. 



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GENERAL CHARLES HAMLIX. 
Born, Hampden, Me., Sept. 13, 1837, son of Hon. Hannibal and Sarah Jane (Emery 1 
Hamlin: attended Hampden, Bridgton, Gould's, and Calais Academies; graduated, Bow- 
doin College, 18157 ; married Sarah P. Thompson of Topsham ; children : Charles, Eugene, 
Addison, Cyrus, and Edwin T. Admitted to Penobscot Bar 1858 ; practiced in ( )rland, 
Hancock Co., 1858-1862, Bangor since 1865. City Solicitor of Bangor, U. S. Commission- 
er, Register of Bankruptcy, Reporter of Decisions S. J. Court, Speaker of the House of 
Representatives of Maine 1S65 ; author of Insolvent Laws of Maine, and Member of facul- 
ty of L'niversity of Maine Law School ; was also Asst. Ajt. General U. S. Volunteers, and 
Brev't Brig. General in late war. Politics, Republican. Address, Bangor, Me. 



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FOREST J. MARTIN, 
forest J. Martin, one of the most proiiiiaent of the younger members of the Penobscot 
Bar, was born in Newport, Me., Sept. lo, 1S67, son of John and Maria Cook Martin. He 
studied law in the office of John W. Manson, Pittsfield, and at Boston ' University Law 
School, graduating 1S90, receiving LL. B. degree ; also an honorary degree for high rank. 
Married Clara J. Richardson, Oct. 22, 1890. Admitted to the bar Sept. 19, 1S89, and com- 
menced practice in Clinton, Kennebec Co., 1890, remaining there until 1894. Since then he 
has been in practice in Bangor, and is senior membar of the firm of Martin and Cook. He 
has been engaged in the trial of many important cases, and has acquired a high reputation 
as a trial lawyer. Lecturer on Comn in Law Fl;.i:li.ig at University of ^L1ine School of 
Law since its organization in i8g8. 



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Matthew McCarthy of Bangor, Me., son of William and Mary McCarthy, was born in 
C.lenbiirn, Me., June 2, 1874. Educated at East Maine Conference Seminary and Universi- 
ty of Maine School of Law,' graduating June, iQoo. Admitted to the bar at Skowhegan, 
Me., March, igoo, and has practiced law in Bangor since June. igoo. Democrat. 




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HKNRV I 
Son of Steward S. and Lucinda Tyler Mitchell, was born in Unity, Me., Feb. 6, 1845. 
Attended Corinna Academy and other graded schools, and was a private student under 
Prof. J. H. Sawyer, four years. Married Emma L. Ryder, Sept. 23, 1879. Admitted to 
the bar, 1866, and has practiced in Bangor, Me. City Solicitor of Bangor, ten years ; Com- 
mander H. Hamlin Post, G. A. R. ; Past Chancellor Lodge No. 5, K. of P. ; Past Master 
Workman, A. ( ). U. W. ; Colonel 2nd Regt. Me. Vol. Militia, five years ; Brigadier-Gener- 
al Commanding ist Brigade Me. Vol. Militia, five years ; chairman of Standing Committee 
Independent Congregational church of Bangor for ten years. Always a Republican. Mem- 
ber of 1st Maine Cavalry Volunteers. .Address, Bangor. Me. 



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I'l, iS!i3. 



ARK F 
Education received in common schools until he 



Horn, Winslovv, Me., Aug. . ., „„,. .^^^..^.. ... . ^ , 

entered Watei villa College, now Colby, from which he was graduated in 1.S52. Admitted 
to ienobscot Bar, Bangor, April, 1S35, and has practiced sixtv-seven years in that city ; has 
the reputation of being the oldest lawyer in continuous practice in New England. Married 
Mary Jones Hale, July 9, 1.S40, and has four daughters. Is the originator of many statutes, 
chief among which is the law allowing respondents in criminal cases to be witnesses in their 
'"^Is '" courts. The law proved such a success that it was adopted in all the States, Can- 
ada. F'nTla^ri and France. He originated the Savings Bank and Insurance Departments in 
Maine, and drafted statutes regulating the same. In his practice, with the exception of 
judge I arris and two or three recent appointments, he has had occasion to try cases before 
or with every judi.e that has held a seat on the Maine Bench, including the S. J. Court, 
Court of Common Pleas, District Court of Maine, and Circuit and District Courts in Maine. 
Republican ; never has failed to vote at a public election since of age except once bv sick- 
ness. Address, Bangor, Me. 



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WILLIAM ROBINSON PATTAN(;ALL. 
Born, June 29, 1S6;, Pembroke, Me., son of Ezra L. and Aretluisa (Longfellow) Pattan- 
gall. Kducated in High school of Pembroke, and entered Maine State College at Orono, 
1.SS4, taking the course in Science and Literature. Has been married twice and has three 
children, Katherine J., Edith G., and (irace D. Pattangall. Admitted to the bar May, 1S95, 
and practiced one year at Columbia Falls, then moved to Machias where he has since resid- 
ed and followed his profession. Has held various town offices. Member of the Legislature 
in 1897-98, also in 1901-02, when he was interested in all important questions and served on 
following committees: Taxation, Legal .Affairs, and to Inform the Covernor of His Election. 
Republican. 



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RALPH PARKER PLAISTED. 



Ralph Parker Plaisted, son of Hon. Harris M. and Sarah Mason Plaisted, was born in 
Bangor, Me., March ly, 1871. Attended the public schools ot Bangor and Augusta, Bow- 
doin College, graduating in the class of 1894, and Albany Law School, graduating in 1897. 
Admitted to Sagadahoc Bar Aug. 26, 1897, and practices in Bangor. Democrat. 



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STANLKV PLUMMKK. 
Horn, Sangerville, Me. ; educated iu town schools, at Foxcroft and East Corinth Acad- 
emies, and graduated from Howdoin College, afterwards attending Albany Law School. 
Has been County Supervisor of Schools for Penobscot County, City Solicitor of Bangor, 
member of Bangor School Committee. Chief Clerk of the Department of the Interior in 
Washington. Internal Revenue Agent, and Postmaster of the United States Senate. Serv- 
ed on Military Staff of Governor of Maine. Delegate to Republican National Convention 
in 1S96, and presided over the Republican State Convention in 189S. Representative to 
Maine Legislature two terms; twice a Senator, in last session serving on Committee on 
Engrossed Bills, Pensions, and Chairman of Committee on Legal Affairs, Education, and 
to Inform the Governor of his election. Post office address, Dexter, Me. 



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\\1I.I.IS S. TDWNSEND. 



Son of Frederick P. Townsend and Melissa A. Tovvnsend, was born in Stetson, Me., 
December II, 1S65. Attended town schools at Stetson and the Maine Central Institute, 
Pittstield, Me., from which he graduated, June 16, A. D. 1887. Married Nantie A. Clark, 
Sept. 3, iSqo, and has three children : Harvard C, Alice I.., and Louis O. Admitted to 
the bar at Skowhegan, Me, Sept. iS, iSgj,' and has practiced law in Stetson and New- 
port, Me. Was Superintendent of Schools at Stetson, Supt. of Schools at Newport, and 
also chairman of lioard of Selectmen, and Tow n .Agent, Newport. Republican. Address, 
Newport, Me. 



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Born, Rockland, Me., July.?, 1830; son of William Vose and Mary W. 
Educated in Hampden Academy, East Corinth Academy, VVaterville Academy, 
Academy, Randolph, Vt., West Randolph Academy, Vt., and Dartmouth Colle 
which he graduated, July 27, 185S. Married, Nov. 16, 1859, Ellen A. Chick, 
have one son, Elisha C. Vose. Admitted to the bar at Belfast, Me., May, 
practiced law at Winterport and Bangor, Me. Representative, 1870; .Senator, i 
.Solicitor, Bangor, nine years; member Bangor Water Board, twenty-five years; 
School Board, one year; Judge Bangor Municipal Court, eight years; member 
Aldermen, one year. Republican. Address, Bangor, Me. 



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THURSTON F. WORMWOOD 

Tluirstoii 1'. Wormwood of Uangor, Me., son of Dauiel K. and Harriet Wormwood, 
was born June i, 1S74, in Crawford, Me. Attended public scliools in Crawford, and 
graduated from Washington Academy, East Machias, in iSyj. Taught school till iSgS. 
Married Anna E. Rollins, 1897. Admitted to the bar August t2rm, 1900, at Bangor, and 
has practiced in that city. 




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William A. Burgess of .'■angerville, Me., was boin in Atkinson, Me., May 11,1874. 
Parents were Thomas S. and Ellen A. (Perkins) Rurgess. Kdiicated in public schools of 
Atkinson and at Higgins Classical Institute, Charleston, graduating in class of 1894. Ad- 
mitted to bar, Piscataquis County, Sept. 23, 1897, and has practiced at Foxcroft and San- 
gerville. Married Eva M. Morrill, May 4, 1898, and has one son, Ihomas S. Burgess. 
Was Town Agent and member of School Board, Atkinson ; Town .Agent and Clerk, 
Sangerville, 19C0-1901 ; Suiieriiitendent of Schools, .Sangerville, 1900. Republican. 



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CHARLES W. HAYES. 

Charles W. Hayes, son of William C. and Mary M. Harrows Hayes, was born 
Sebec, Me., Jan. 2, i'^65. Educated at Foxcroft Academy, graduating in 1.SS2. Jan. 17, 
iSqi, he married Lola B. Wbittier and has two sons : Harold M. and Fred. L. Hayes. 
Admitted to the Piscataquis Bar at September term, 1889, and has practiced law in Fox- 
croft. County Attorney Piscataquis County. Republican. Address, Foxcroft, Me. 



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HKNKV HUDSON. 
Heiirv Hudson of Cuilford, Me., son of Henry Hudson and Emily F. Martin, was 
born in that town. March ,„, .85,. Educated in common schools of Guilford, Coburn 
Classical Institute, and Colbv College, graduating, iSy-S- Married, .Ada M. Lougee, 
Feb. 22, 1877, and has two sons, James H. Hudson and Leslie E. Hudson. Admitted to 
t)ie bar at 1 )over, September term, 1S75, and has practiced at Guilford. Democrat. 



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WILUS E, I'ARSONS, 
Born, Sangerville, Me., May i6, 1854, son of Levi and Lydia Ellis Parsons ; educated 
at Houlton Academy, now Ricker Classical Institute,; and City Academy, Burlington, Vt. > 
taking later a four years' course in English. MarriedAgnes Oilman, youngest daughter o 
R. D. Gilman, Esq., Oct. 23, 1S90, and they have "one child, Willis Oilman Parsons, born 
Dec. 10,1900. Admitted to Piscataquis Bar 1878: practiced law; in Foxcroft since ; was 
law partner of Hon. A. G. Lebroke until 18S4, when elected County Attorney, serving from 
January, 1885, to January, 1891. Served on School Board of Foxcroft many years, and is 
Secretary and Treasurer of Foxcroft Academy ; Auditor and Town Agent of Foxcroft ; was 
Representative from Foxcroft 1895-6, and State Senator 1897-8. Always a Republican- 
Served on Republican State Committee_two terms. Address, Foxcroft, Me. 



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JOHN FRANCIS SPRAGUF:. 

John Francis Sprague of Monson, Me., was born in Sangerville, Me., July i6, 1X4S, 
son of Klpridge Gerry and Sarah Parsons Spragne. Kducated in the public schools. Single. 
Was admitted to the bar in February, 1S74, at Dover, Me.; practiced law in Abbot ^'il- 
lage and Monson; held various town offices; member of the Legislature, 1885 and 1893, 
serving on Legal Affairs and Judiciary Committees; appointed by Gov. Marble and Gov. 
Powers a member of the auditing committee to examine the State Treasurer's accounts; 
Referee in Bankruptcy since 1878. Rebublican. 



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ARTHUR J. DUNTON. 

Arthur J. Dunton of Hath, Me., was born in that city July 9, iSyr. His parents 
were James K. Dunton and Angeline White. Attended tlie common schools of Bath : was 
graduated from Bath High School in the English course ; went to Hebron Academy and 
fitted for college, entering in the class of 1897, but left at the end of Sophomore year, going 
to Boston University Law School, from which he was graduated with degree LL. B., i8g8. 
Admitted to Sagadahoc Bar, August, 1898, and has practiced in Bath since admission. 
Member of City Council, 1899. Prohibitionist. 



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SAN FORD I.EROY FOGG. 
Judge of Hath Municipal Court, was born in Milan, N. H., June 26, 1863, son of 
Simon and Lydia H. Fogg. His ancestry is Knglish. Educated in common schools of 
Milan and Gorham, N. H., Maine Wesleyan Seminary, graduating, 1885, and Bowdoin 
College, graduating, 1889. Was principal of High School, Island Pond, Vt., 1890. 
Studied law with Judge George A. Wilson, South Paris, Me.; was admitted to bar and 
began practice at Rumford Falls. Removed to Bath, 1893, and continued practice of law, 
acting as City Solicitor, 1894. 1895 was appointed Judge of Municipal Court, which 
position he now holds. Supt. of Schools, Paris, 1S92-3; member Bath City (lovernment, 
1895. Member Solar, No. 14, F. & A. M., Montgomery and St. Bernard Royal Arch 
Chapter and Dunlap Commandery, Knights Templar of Bath. Republican. Married, 
June 22, 1898, Jessie K. Moody, Bath, and resides on Linden and Washington streets. 



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WILLIAM T. HALL. 
William T. Hall of Richmond, Me., son of Joseph and Mary Hall, was born in 
Lowdoinhani, Me., Aug. 22, 1841. Attended the town schools and various high schools 
and academies. Read law with Hon. Jas. !\L Hagar and Judge Nathan Cleaves. Mar- 
ried Elvira Coburn Parker, Nov. 7, 1S64, and has live children: William T., Jr., Elvira 
C, Mary, Rachel A., and Jennie L Hall. .Admitted to the bar Aug. 18, 1S63, and V. S. 
Circuit Court, Sept. 23, 1873, and has practiced law in Richmond. Has held office of 
School Coinmittee, Selectman, County Attorney, and Judge of Probate, holding the latter 
office since January, 1881. Republican. 




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CKOKCK K. HL'CHKS. 
• 'eorje F. Hrglit' was bnrn ii: Bo'^toii, Mass., in iSn. Came tn I^.a'li, Maine, very 
L-ai-ly in life and has since resided tliere. Was educated in its public schci ils and graduated 
fr.>in the Hi,:;h School in iS6<). Entered P.owduin College in the fall of that year aixl 
;jradLiatcd in 1S7,?. Hecanie Fiincipal of Bath High School in 1H74, and there remained 
as principal till 1SS4, when he began the practice of law in Bath, and at present is in active 
liractice there. Was a member of the Superintending School Committee for a period of 
twelve years. Has been a member of the I'emocratic State Committee since 1.HS8. Is a 
pronounced Democrat in politics and at present is chairman of the Democratic State Com- 
niittee and the member of the Democratic National Com nittee for Maine. 



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EDWARD C. PLUMMKR. 
Born, Nov. 2,?, i86?, in Freeport, Me., son of Solomon H. and Ruth P.. (Harding) 
Plummer. Kducated at North Yarmouth Academy and P.owdoin CoHege, graduating 1SS7. 
Kntered journalism, traveled abroad in 1892, securing labor statistics. Married, Sept. .^, 
iSS.S, Lillian (jertrude Fisk, Bangor, Me. Admitted to the bar, August, i8q8, and is prac- 
ticing in Bath, Me. City Solicitor since December, 1898. Deputy Collector of Customs, 
Bath District, 1897 ; is attorney for Atlantic Carriers' Association, and its representative 
at Washington. Volunteered for Spanish war: entered service as Paymaster in Navy, 
May 28, 1898; honorably discharged Nov. 21 ; stationed on U. S. R. S. " Wabasli" and 
" Wvandotte." Fiemocrat 



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PRANK E. fOU'lHAFD. 
Born, Exeter, Me., Pec. 14, if*54, son of Horatio and Caroline (Foss) Southard. .At- 
tended .school at Exeter, St. Albans, Hartland, and Crono, spending two years at the 
Maine .'-'tate College. Studied law with Haker & Raker, Augusta. Admitted to the bar 
March term S. J. Court, i^S'2. Practiced at Augusta and since Nov. 5, i-'ijs, at Path, Me. 
City Cleik of Augusta, six years ; Member of Common Council of Rath in iStC'. Twice 
married ; second time to Mabel B. Sampson, Feb. 15, 1^96, and has three childien : Caro 
line J. and Frank E. by first marriage, and Frances Mabel by second. Has been very suc- 
cessful in law cases. Was counsel for the plaintiffs iu the suits for injunctions against 
owners and tenants of buildings used for illegal traffic in intoxicating liquors lately decided 
in favor of the plaintiffs by the S. J. Court. Republican. 



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JOSEPH McC'OHH IROTT. 

Joseph McCobb 'liott of Hath, Me. , son of Mitchell I.oring Trott and Jane Foster 
l:aker, was born July 2, 1S5?. Kducated in the public schools of Bath, and studied law in 
Rath with Judge Washington (lilbert. Married Annie Harris of Bath, C)ct. 6, i8gi, and 
has three children : Raymond, Helen Harris, and Anna. .Admitted to the bar January, 
1879, and practiced law in liath. Independent Republican. 



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OLIVER RICE BACHELLER. 

Son of Nathaniel and Mehitable (Rice) Bacheller, was born in Fayette, Me., June i, 
1821. Educated at Farmington Academy and Kent's Hill. Married Paulina Freeman, 
1857, and had one son, Frank Willis Bacheller, who died in 1876. Was admitted to Frank- 
lin County Bar March, 1850. Practiced law in Solon until October, 1876, and since in Skow- 
hegan. Representative to the State Legislature 1S65 ; Register of Probate, Solon 1856 ; 
LJisclo.sure Commissioner for past twenty years ; now Judge of Municipal Court. Demo- 
crat always. 



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1,1AM R. Ji )R1)AX, 

H«rn. Stetson. Me., March 29, i'<f>7, the son nf Benjamin R. and .Sarah Jordan. At- 
tended the Maine Central Institute, Bates College, Law Department of Northwestern Un;- 
versity, Chicago, 111. Was graduated from Maine Central lustitute in 1888, and from the 
University in 1892. Admitted to tlie bar in 1892, and has practiced in Waterville and Bing- 
ham. Has been member of School Committee and Superintendent of Schools in the town 
of Bingham. Married Cora M. Houghton in 1896. and has one child. Is a Republican 
and has been a member of the County Committee four years and Chairman of Town Com- 
mittee several years. Address, Bingham, Me. 



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PERCY A. SMITH. 

['ercy A. Smith, son of William and Rosiiia (Kos?) Smith, was born Felj. 2?, 1S72, at 
I'.xeter. Kducated at Co}intli Arademy and Higgiis Classical Institute, graduating froin 
latter in 1X95. Married Maud S. Hersey, iSqy, and has one daughter, Marjorie. Admitted 
tcj Kennebec County Bar in October, iSoq. Practiced law in Waterville and Fairfield. 
Member of School Board and Superintendent nf Schools, while in Exeter. Republican. 
Address, Fairfield, Me. 



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FRANCIS WAVI.ANl) KNOWI.TOX. 

Francis Wayland Knowltun was born in Liberty, Me., Nov. 15, 1S46, son of Judge 
Jos. W. Knowlton and Julia Knowlton. Attended town and high schools and Bangor Sem- 
inary. Admitted to bar April, 1879, and has practiced at Liberty and Belfast, Me. Mar- 
ried Nancy W. Wentworth of East Knox, Me., and has seven children. Address, Belfast, 
Maine. 



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ARTHUR RITCHIE. 
Son of Elijah C. and Eunice (Littlefield) Ritchie, was born in Monroe, Me., April 15, 
1S73. Educated in town High School, E. M. C. S., Bucksport, and Gray's Business Col- 
lege, Portland, graduating, Oct. 15, 1893. Paid expenses of education by teaching school. 
Entered law office of Ellery Bowden, March, iSg4, and afterward read law in office of C. P. 
Mattocks of Portland and W. P. Thompson of Belfast. Admitted to the bar October term. 
1896, and is practicing at Liberty, Me. Member School Board of Monroe, 1893 ; three 
years Supt of Schools, Liberty; three years Trial Justice ; seven years Disclosure Com'r. 
Member of I. O. O. F. and F. & A. M. Order of Eastern Star, and 7th degree member P. 
of H. Always a Republican. 




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JAMKS MKRKIIJ. liKi/KKl'T. 

James ^Ten■ill lieckett of Calais, Me., was born June 2S, 1S70, the son of John ('.. and ) 
Mary S. Beckett. Kducated in common schools, Calais High School, and Harvard Law 
School ; was graduated from High School in 1888, and Harvard Law School (LL. B.) in 
i8yv Admitted to bar at Calais, April, 894, where he has since practiced. Unmarried. 
For past five years has been Recorder of Calais Municipal Court with full power to act as 
Judge in absence of Judge from court room. City Pension Agent ; Clerk of St. Croix Club. 
Republican. 



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FRKD I. CAMPBELL. 
Son of the late Hon. Alexander Campbell of Cherryfield, Me. .was born Feb. 24, 1S50. 
Graduated from Colby University in 1S71. Read law with J\idge Milliken of Cherryfield, 
and was admitted to Vv'ashington County Bar in 1882. At once became partner of Judge 
Milliken and continued as such until he retired December, iSSg. Mr. Campbell was then 
alone in his practice until iSqg, when he associated himself with Mr. L. C. Haycock under 
the firm name of Campbell & Haycock ; this firm, aside from its law business represents 
the leading Fire and Life Insurance Companies. Married Josephine O'Brien, Dec. 13, 
1879. Principal of Cherryfield .Academy 1871, and of Calais .Academy 1872. Was County 
Attorney from 1890-iqoo, being the longest consecutive term allowed any incumbent. Town 
Agent many years ; has been Town Treasurer and Supervisor of .Schools ; Trustee of Cher- 
ryfield and Washington Academies. In igoi, was appointed by Gov. Hill, a member of 
commission on revision of laws relating to sea and shore fisheries. Member of the various 
Masonic bodies and a 32nd degree Mason. Republican. 



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WILLIAM FREEMAN. 

ed school 'in' Posfo; 'w''lf°P°^ ^/"''c"i Freeman and Frances (Clark) Freeman. Attend- 
assis ant TauthT-riy. ' '^"il'-d'ng -School, .South Boston ; during the last year there, was 
ataerrUeldil.src M'°-^^'T^'?'^'''.p°°f ^''^^'- ^^"""ed to Washington County Bar 
has fivrchildren nn^l' i; •^""w^^P V^ ^^ ^f^i? '° '^5'' ^"d Mary C. Freeman in fsS, ; 
orCuItoms Memh.^ if r"^-- ,^^^« J^'fP^'y Collector of Customs from .S60-6S; Inspecto; 
PubHc3 ha, Cm t ffi^'^'^'^i';*' ^l""" '\^^-^S; Justice of Peace since 1844 ; Notary 

ing Vke-Presiden o tCh ^"f- ^IV'-^^' °i ^^'"'^''' ^^^tional Congress for six years, be- 
ing v ice f resident of the body for Maine and Us treasurer for two velrs Member of Sons 



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F.ENJAMIN BIXBY MURRAY. 

Born, Norway. Me., son of Henj. B. and Deborah (Hooper) Murray, (leneral educa- 
tion was received in common and liigii scliools of Turner, Me. Received honorary degree 
A. M. from Bowdcin (;'o)lege, ifc,6. Admitted to the bar, 1857, and was in practice until 
the opening of the C ivi) war when he entered the seivice. Was twice breveted by the 
President, the second time as Brigadier-Cleneral, March i.^, iXCjs; remained in tlie service 
until July, :866, when he was honorably discharged after nearly five years of service. Mem- 
ber of Maine House two sessions ; Senator from Washington Co. 1896 ; Adjutant-General; 
U. S. Marshal 1878-82. As Assistant Unancial .i^gent of U. S. he went to Kngland in 
charge of ten millions in U. S. bonds, remaining there until 1S77 ; while there he assisted 
in the sale of bonds amounting to over one hundred million dollars ; appointed by (lov. 
Burleigh Valuation Commissioner, serving until the work was completed in iSgi. Has 
been twice married; first wife, Fanny d. Farnsworth, died in 1804; again married in 
1897, Maria Wadsworth Harris formerlv of Pembroke. Address, Pembroke, Me. 




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FKKli 

Fred J. Allen of Sanford, Me., was born in Alfred, Me., July 27, 1865, sou of John and 
Caroline (Hill) Allen. Educated in common and high schools, Nichols Latin School, and 
I'.owdoin College. Married Ida Leavitt, and has two children, Frederick A. and Lawrence 
C. Is a director of Sanford National Bank and general counsel for S. & C. P. Railway 
Co., Mousam River R. R., and Atlantic Shore Line Railway. Superintendent of Schools 
1897-8. Member of Bradford Commandery K. T. Elected to Legislature in the fall of igoo 
and served on Committee on Legal Affairs and Taxation. Republican. 



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MRS. BELLE ASHTON LEAVITT. 
Mrs. Belle Asbton Leavitt of Sanford, Me., was born in Wetmore, Kansas. Moved to 
Denver, Colo., when a small child. Parents were Thomas G. and Mary A. Asbton (both 
dead). Attended public schools in Denver; also evening school of Shorthand College, 
where she learned stenography and typewriting. Came to Sanford in July, 1893. Work- 
ed in law office of Fred J. Allen as stenographer, where she studied law and was admitted 
to the bar on the second day of June, 1900. She is at present located in the law office of 
Fred J. Allen. Was married on Dec. 25, njoi, to James Willis Leavitt of Sanford. 



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HARRY B. AVER. 

Harry B. Aver was bora in Cornisli, Me., April 14, 1S71 ; parents were James C. and 
Mary A. Ayer. Graduated from Cornisli Higli School in iSgo ; read law with Hon. George 
F. Clifford and while studying, taught school. Is married. Admitted to the bar June 6, 
1895; practiced one year at Westbrook, and since 1S96 at South Berwick. Was a partner 
of the late Hon. Abner Oakes. Elected Register of Probate for York County, and assum- 
ed the duties of said office Jan. i, 1901. Republican. 



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FRKT) S. HOOTHBV. 

Fred S. Hdiitliby, son of Charles \V. and Mary Murphy I'oothby, was born in Saco, 
Me., Oct. 3, i.'^&2. W'as educated in and has always lived in the city in which he was born. 
Ciraduated from the High school in i8So. Is not married; admitted to the bar January, 
1.S84. City Solicitor 1S93-94 : member of Board of Assessors iSgy-ujoi. Democrat. 



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I"iin I', r.urnham was born in P.iddeford, Me., Feb ^7 i^,r, tl,« ■ t r , ,. 

K.i.abeth Haynes Burnban. Kdueation was .eceiled n p:bHc b'o : d tdt^ .u'l 
Sc o Mro.w..chhewas„.adua.ed in Jnne, .V. L,.jS:'':^^t^;^ 
-C. ^ ,S„ and bas practiced in Hiddeford, Me. City Solicitor, ,.S,,. , ;oId I.emocra. 



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EDWARD P. BURNHAM. 

Edward P. liurnliaiii, son of Rev. Owen and Eliza (Siiiitht P.urnhain, was born Dec. .? , 
1.S27. Early education was received in common schools; from 1S55 to 1S40 attended IJridg- 
ton .Academy. .Admitted to V'ork Co. Bar .April 4, 1849, and practiced law in Hallowell 
and 15angor, Me., and Holyoke and Conway, Mass. September, 1854, married Mary .A. 
Osborne who died Nov. 3, '1897. No children blessed this union. Was .Alderman of Saco, 
five years ; Mayor, two years ; connected with Saco c^t Biddeford Savings Institution from 
April 4, 185,^. to time of death as Treasurer or Trustee and the last four years as President. 
Was active in Free Masonry'and Odd Fellowship, having presided in the Orand Lodges 
of both orders. Was an active member of the Supreme Council of the 3 :;rd Degree for the 
Northern Jurisdiction of the United States. Was nine years a representative to the Crand 
Lodge, r. 0.0. F., of the United States. Mr. Burnham died May 12, 1902, at his home 

in Somersworth, N. H., leaving no nearer relatives than a second cousin. 



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HORACK H. HURBANK. 
Horace H. I'.urbank of Saco, Me., son of Abner H. and Kliza Adams Hurbank was 
born in Limerick, Me,, Oct. 27, 1837. Attended Limerick and Yarmouth academies and 
Bowdoin College, from which he was graduated in i860. Admitted to bar Jan. 13,1864, 
and practiced in Limerick from 1865 to 1875, and since that time in Saco. June 11, 1872, 
married Elizabeth P. Thompson and has four children. Was Town Clerk and .Superintend- 
ing School Committee of Limerick ; Representative in Maine House from Limerick, 1S66; 
Register of Probate, eight years ; County Attorney, five years ; Bail Commissioner since 
May, 1873 ; Judge of Municipal Court since Dec. 4, i8qo. Private and Q. M. Serg'tin27th 
Me. Vols. ; Lieutenant and Captain in 32nd Me. Vols. ; Judge-Advocate on Gov. Con- 
nor's Staff with rank of Colonel. Republican. 

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Born, Alfred, Me., Jan. 4, 1S3S, son of .Arthur Cams and Susan Mclntire. Educated 
in the schools of Alfred, acadiinias of Limerick, Soath Barwick, and Yarmouth, and Bow- 
doin College, from which he graduated in the strong class of '60. Legal training was re- 
ceived in the office of Hon. Ira T. Drew and Harvard Law Class. Admitted to the bar 
September, 1863, and opened an office in Alfred, May 24, 1S64. Since opening the office , 
with the exception of a year and a half when he was cashier of the Alfred bank, his time 
has been given to his professional duties with satisfactory results in both office and court 
practice, especially from business in Probate Court. Nov. 22, 1871, married Clara S. Lit- 
tlefieldand they have two children, Grace Mclntire and Walter Littlefteld, gradaate of Bow- 
doin, and now in senior class of Harvard Law School. Democrat until 1876, since then 
Republican. Deacon of Congregational church. Address, Alfred, Me. 



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JOHN PERCY DEERINO. 

John Percy Deering, son of John M. and Amelia A. Deering, was born in Saco, Me., 
Sept. 26, 187,?. Educated at Thornton Academy and .Amherst College ; was graduated from 
the former in 1891, and from the latter in 1895. Not married. Was admitted to the bar 
and is practicing in Biddeford. City Solicitor of Saco in 1900. Representative to the Leg- 
islature 1901-02, and was appointed on the Committee on Railroads, Telegraphs and Ex- 
presses. Republican. 



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WALTER H. DOWNS. 

Walter H. Dcnvns i)f South liervvick, Me., son of Frederick (). and Rutli T. (Roberts) 
Downs, was born in South Berwick, March 26, 1853. Attended Berwick Academy, Wes- 
leyan University, graduating June, 1875, and Columbia Law School, 1877. Admitted to 
the bar June, 1S77, and has practiced in New York city and South Berwick. Has held of- 
fice of Postmaster, Town Clerk and Treasurer, and Trial Justice. ?>'reniber of .St. John's 
Lodge A. F. & A. M., St. PauTs Commandery K. T. Republican. 



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CODFROY S. DUPRE. 
Godfrey S. Dupre was born at Roxton Pond, P. U-, March 5, 187:;, son of Treffle and 
Dorothee Dupre. Attended schools of Canada, Seminary of Ste. Marie de Monnoir, and 
SeminaireSt. Charlesof Sherbrooke, P. Q., from which he was graduated in June, 189S. 
Read law with F. W. Hovey and Hon. H. H. Burbank. Single. Admitted to the bar Oct. 
5, igoo. Is a member of Institute Canadien Francais, Cercl Canadien Modern Woodmen 
of America. Was delegate from Biddeford to the French-Canadian Congress at Springfield, 
Mass., Oct. I, 1901. Republican, .•\ddress. Biddeford, Me. 



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SAMUKl. \V, l•:^iKKV. 

.Samuel W. Kinery Portsiimutli, N. H., son of Samuel H. and Mary K. iMiiery, was 
b irn in Fdrtsmouth, March 30, iS'63. Attended school in Portsmoutli. Married Mary K. 
H. Smith, Nov. 3q, 1893. Admitted to the bar, in New Hanipshire, April, 1S84, and in 
York County. Me., January, 1891. Practicetl law in Portsmouth. Held office of City So- 
licitor, Portsmouth, County Solicitor, l^ockingham County, N. H., Justice of Police Court 
of Portsmouth. Republican. 



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WIT.TJS T. EMMONS. 
Born, P.iddeford, Me., Dec. 27, 185S, s<m of Leonard and Sophia (Tripp) Emmons. Ed- 
ucated at Saco High School and at Harvard Law School. Admitted to bar Jan. 25, 1879, and 
located in Saco where he now resides. Married Annah V. Leavitt of Saco, daughter of An- 
drew J. and Susannah (Young) Leavitt, and has one son, Harold L. Emmons. Has been 
Alderman and City Auditor ; Mayor 1887-88-89 ; Judge of Saco Municipal Court from 18S3 
to 1891 ; Deputy Collector of Customs, Port of Portland and Falmouth, during President 
Harrison's administration ; County Attorney for York Co., 1895-99, and Clerk of Courts in 
York County since Jan. i, igoo. Is a prominent Odd Fellow, K. of P., and Mason. Past 
officer in L < ). (). K., K. of P., and Past Commander Bradford Commandery K. T. Always 
a Republican. 



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KIiWARD H. (loVK. 

Edward H. (love, son of Alvan C. and Mary S. ( iove, was born in liiddeford. Me., 
July 14, 1S47. Educated at the P.iddeford High School and Bates (- ollege. Married. Was 
admitted to the bar in 1S9S and has since practiced in his native town. Was .Secretary of 
State in i'^79. Politics, Independent. .Address, Biddeford. Me. 



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ADDISON K. HALKY. 
Born, Kennebunk, Me., Feb. 17, 1844. I arer.ts weie Joseph A. ard ."-'aiah J. Haley. 
Attended common schools of Kennebunk and Fjiddeford High .School. Admitted to the bar 
at Saco, Me., January, 1867, and has practiced ever since in Kennebunk with the e.xception 
of two years, i?(;o-i^qi, when he was in Saco in partnership with J. O. Bradbury. Mar. 9, 
1870, mairied Carrie M. Cone of Bowdoinham who died Jan. 24, 18S2, leavingone child: 
second marriage was to Maria S. Richards by whom lie has two children. Has been Se- 
lectman, Assessor, Superintendent of Schools, and in 1873, was a member of the Maine 
1 egislature. Always a staunch Republican. 



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JAMES EDWARD HEWEY. 
Born, Bath, Me., Aug. 25, 1857; is only son of late Maj. Andrew C. and Emeline P. 
Hewey. Educated iu city schools of Bath, and Westbrook Seminary. Read law with Hon. 
Washington Gilbert, Bath, and graduated from Boston University Law School 1879. Li- 
brarian of Law School 1880. Admitted to bar April, 1881, at Bath, and opened a law office 
with Hon. John B. Donovan at Biddeford, Me. September, 1882, elected Clerk of Courts 
for York County, succeeding Hon. Amos L. Allen ; at time of election, youngest Clerk of 
Courts in State. Resigned this position Jan. i, 1900, to accept appointment of Appraiser of 
Merchandise, Port of Portland, which position he now holds. Married, Xov. 8, [883, Ade- 
laide M. Roberts of Alfred, and has three daughters: Marian Emeline, Florence Roberts, 
and Margaret Neal. Always a Republican. Address, .'Alfred, Me. 



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LIMERICK, MAINE. 



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NATHANIEL HOl^ 

Son of Ceoi-ge and Nancy Kent Hobbs, was born, Sept. lo, 1824, in North Berwick, 
Me., where he still resides, .■\ttended common schools only. Married Sarah A. P. Paine 
of Melrose, Mass., Sept. 10, 1855, who died Jan. 5, 1857. Married for second wife, Ellen 
Frances Eastman of York, Me., Feb. 5, 1861, who died May 3, 1901- Admitted to York 
County Bar January, i860. Practiced law in North Berwick. Senator, Maine Legislature, 
1866-1867. Elected Judge ot Probate for York County, 1872, and has held same office ever 
since, having been re-elected for the eighth term of four years September, 1900. Member 
of Masonic Fraternity. Republican. 




J. Merrill Lord of North ParsonsfieUl, Me., sou of Daniel and Josephine B. (Merrill ) 
Lord, was born in Parsonsfield, Oct. 25, 1865. Attended Parsonsfield .Seminary and Boston 
L'niversity Law School. Oraduated from Boston University i8gi. Married Sarah M. 
Churchill, Aug. 30, 1893, and they have three children : Theresa C, Frank W., Myron O. 
Admitted to the bar in York County, Me., June 2, 1891, Suffolk County, Mass., Feb. 2, 
1892. Practiced law in Boston, 1892-4, and in Limerick, V'ork County, Me., since 1894. 
Republican. 




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WALTER P. PKRKINS. 
Born, Kennebunk, Me., August 6, 1.S5S, is the son of Stephen and Mary J. Perkins. 
Kducated in common and High schools of Kennebunk and at Howdoin College, where he 
was graduated in 1 8S0 ; later he took a special course at .St. Louis (Mo.) Law School, re- 
turning to Maine to study with Burbank and Derby of Saco. Admitted to bar January, 
i'<S4, and practices at Cornish with a branch office at 8S'4 Exchange St., Portland. Mar 
ried April 22, 1896, and has two children, Pauline and Elliot Payson. Was County Attor- 
ney for York County four years. Member of the 6gth Legislature. Is a LInitarian. Re- 
publican. 



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CHARLES T. RKAD. 
Charles T. Read of Biddeford, Me., born July 2S, 1862, is the son of James and Emily C. 
Read. Educated in the Biddeford public schools and at Grav's C Jin-narcial College, Port- 
land. Me. Read law with Mason and Weymouth, Biddeford ; was ad nitted to State courts 
Jan. 27, 1SS6, and the U. S. courts Dec. 3. 1898. Practices iu Biddeford and also has a 
branch office in Westbrook, Me. Married Carrie S. Watson, March 18, 1889. Has been a 
member of the City Council of Biddeford, als3 City Solicitor. Is a member of the Knights 
of Pythias, IraprovedOrder of Red Men, Knights of the Golden Eagle, and Foresters of 
America. Democrat, 



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WILLIAM ROWLAND ROBINSON. 

Will. R. Robinson was born at Springfield, Mass., Dec. 25, 1S72. Educated in Ken- 
nebunk schools and Bridgton Academy ; studied law with Hon. James O. Bradbury of Saco 
and Walter L. Dane of Kennebunk. Admitted to York County Bar September term, 1896, 
and practices in Kennebunk. Has held office of Town Solicitor three years ; Collector of 
Taxes three years. Member of York Lodge F. & A. M. and Murry Royal Arch Chapter. 



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SIDXKV B. SMITH. 

Sidney B. Smith of Berwick, Me., son of Charles T. and Louisa C. (Webster) Smith, 
was born in Kennebunk, Me., Oct. 25, 1S68. Attended Sullivan High School at Berwick 
and Berwick Academy, So. Berwick, graduating June, 1885. Admitted to the bar in York 
County, Me., Jan. 7, iSqo, and at Concord, N. H., Dec. 2, 1890. Practiced law in Ossipee, 
N. H., Somarsworth, X. H., and I'.i-wick, Me. Member of St. Johns Lodge No. 51, A. 
V. & A. \I. 



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CHARLES COCiSWELL SMITH. 
Horn, Dover, N. H., April iS, 1877, son of Rev. I. Perley Smith, LL. D., and Clara R. 
Smitli, Ph. B. Prepared for college with his father and at Williston Seminary. ( Iraduat- 
ed at Bowdoin, degree A. B., 1898, on honor list. Principal of Limington Academy, iSgS-g, 
and principal of Milford, (N. H.) High School, 1899-1900. Graduate; course at Harvard 
University. Admitted to bar September, 1900. Practiced law in Kittery, Me., since April 
17, 1901. Justice Kittery Police Court, Superintendent of Schools, organizer of more than 
forty corporations, Secretary and Treasurer of the Lawyers Incorporation and Transfer Co. 
of Kittery, executive office, 528 Tremont Building, Boston. Member of .Adoniram Lodge 
F. & A. M., Aurora Chapter R. A. M., Camera Club, Milford, and Warwick Club, Ports- 
mouth, N. H. 



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ELI AS SMITH. 

F.lias Smith, son of Aaron and Mary W. (Cole) Smith, was born in Stow, Me., Aug. 
31, 1S57. Educated in common and high schools, and at Comer's Commercial College, 
Boston, graduating in 1SS5. .Admitted to York County Ear Jan. 27, iqco, and practices at 
Liniington, Me. Has never married. Has served as Superintending School Committee. 
Is a member of Cdd Fellows Lodge Xo. 4S, Limerick, Me. iJemocrat. Address, Liniing- 
ton, Maine. 





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ELVINdTON P. SPINNKY. 
Son of Palmer < ). Spinney and Mary Jane Spinney, was born in ( ieorgetown, Maine, 
June ;io, I.S68. Attended public schools of Lewiston and Auburn, Me., Brunswick ( Me. ) 
High School, graduating I.S86, and Howdoin College, graduating iSgo. Married (Irace E. 
Burbank, Alfred, Me., 1895, and they have one child, Dorothy B. Spinney. Admitted to 
the bar in Saco, York County, January, 1895, and has practiced law in North Berwick, 
Me., since admission. Has been candidate for County Attorney and other county offices. 
Democrat. .Address, North Berwick, Me. 



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JOHN ('. STKW ART. 

Son of Duncan and Margaret (Ritchie) Stewart, was born in Ryegate, Vt., June ig, 
1.S50. Attended high schools at Topshani and West Topsham, Peacham, (Vt.) Academy, 
Dartmouth College, graduating 187.?. and Dartmouth Medical School, graduating in No- 
vember, 1S76, class of 1877. Unmarried. Practiced medicine in York till 1887. Engaged 
in biickmaking 1889-1891. Incorporator, York Harbor .S: Beach R. R , Agamenticus Light 
and Power Co., and Puritan Shoe Co. Admitted to the bar June 6, 1895, and has practiced 
in York Village. State Senator i8ji, and has held all the minor town offices. Is attorney 
for Portsmouth, Kittery & York Street R'y. Republican. Address, Y'ork Village, Me. 



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Alnnzo K. Tripp was born in l.yiiiau, Me., Aug. 24, 1S36, son of Kastman H. and .Adah 
Lord Tripp, (ieneral education was received in town schools and Limerick .Academy. .Ad- 
mitted to Vcjrk Co. Bar, Saco, 1861, and has practiced in Wells, Me., since that time. 
Married .A bby Yeaton i860; Olive Maxwell 1874, and has seven sons. Has been Select- 
man, Town Clerk, Treasurer, .Auditor, and Supervisor of Schools. Politics, Independent. 
.Address, Wells, Me. 



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